A Dirty Banana Shake

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This cocktail has many varieties as well as methods of preparation. Typically you will find this drink containing crème de bananes,crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, dark rum and vanilla ice cream.

We are going to do our version here today just slightly differently. Just a bit less sweet with fresh ripe bananas and fresh brewed coffee.

Our version will be blended and served in a chilled pitcher, but you can divide the ingredients and make per cocktail utilizing a shaker if you prefer.

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Author: Alisha Randell
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4

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Description

A fun and refreshing cocktail…The Dirty Banana

Ingredients

Units

1 large banana
4 oz ( 120 ml) strong brewed coffee, chilled
4 oz ( 120 ml) chocolate liqueur
4 oz (120 ml) dark rum
2 oz (60 ml) cream
8 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup (120 ml) ice, crushed

Instructions

Add ice to blender and pulse until crushed.
Add remaining ingredients except ice cream, blend well.
Add ice cream blending until fully incorporated.
Place in chilled pitcher or cocktail glasses.

Notes

This cocktail will also make a light after dinner dessert.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this version differ from a classic Dirty Banana?

A traditional Dirty Banana typically contains crème de bananes, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, dark rum, and vanilla ice cream. My version substitutes fresh ripe banana and freshly brewed chilled coffee for the crème de bananes and crème de cacao, making it “just a bit less sweet” while keeping the 4 oz (120 ml) each of chocolate liqueur and dark rum.

Can I make individual cocktails instead of a pitcher?

Yes — you can divide the ingredients and make per-cocktail using a shaker if you prefer, rather than blending the full batch in a pitcher. The full recipe yields approximately 4 servings.

About the Author

Alisha Randell

Alisha Randell is a former Executive Chef turned Private Chef and Culinary Instructor. She is the Co-Creator/Author of The Ardent Epicure blog “An Ode to the Pleasures of Food”. Growing up with a dad as a culinary guide, whom was as well an executive chef, food and seeing food as an art form has been a lifelong passion and exploration.

Alisha Randell has been a contributor to Honest Cooking since 2011.

A Dirty Banana Shake