Banana Cream Pi
The Banana Cream Pi is a delightful cocktail that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with creamy vanilla and a hint of rum. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, this indulgent drink offers a tropical twist reminiscent of the classic dessert. Perfect for sipping on a warm evening, it’s a sweet escape in a glass!
Ingredients
- 1 ozMalibu Rum
- 1 ozBanana Liqueur
- TopPineapple Juice
Pairs Well With
- Vanilla wafer cookies
- Chocolate sauce drizzle
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Graham cracker crust
Preparation
Serve over ice.
Best Enjoyed
Pro Tips
Use fresh banana puree for best flavor
shake vigorously with ice to achieve proper creaminess
serve in a coupe glass with a cookie crumb rim
History & Origins
The Banana Cream Pi is a playful dessert cocktail that emerged in modern craft bars seeking to reimagine classic desserts as sophisticated drinks. This creamy, banana-forward concoction plays on the mathematical constant Pi while delivering the comfort flavors of banana cream pie. The drink reflects contemporary mixology's embrace of dessert-inspired cocktails that blur the line between dessert course and after-dinner drink.
Variations
Banana Cream Martini
A stirred martini version for elegance
Frozen Banana Cream
A blended frozen dessert variation
Dark Banana Cream
A version using dark rum for depth
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