Tag Archives: Creme de Banana

Warlock Punch

Posted on October 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

Warlock Punch is loosely based upon the Bermuda Triangle drink. It contains tropical feel in the taste with full bodied lushness due to the crème de banana inclusion. Use the recipe for individual drinks or multiply to pitcher size for a fun party punch.

Warlock Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Spiced Rum

1-1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/4 ounce Crème de Banana

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Orange Slices & Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Build in hurricane glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with orange slices and cherry.

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Tagged Cranberry Juice, Creme de Banana, Fresh Lemon, Halloween Cocktails, Orange Juice, Punch, Spiced Rum, Warlock Punch

Bananas & Cream Blended Cocktail

Posted on March 2, 2012 | Comments Off

Would you rather? It’s a fashionable pop culture game. But sometimes it’s a choice between eating dessert or sipping dessert. So, what would you rather have; glass or fork? Cocktail napkin or plate? The choice is yours. Cheers!

March 2 is National Banana Cream Pie Day

Bananas & Cream

2 ounces Crème de Banana Kiss Me Sweetly Ice Cream Cocktail - National Ice Cream Month - created by and photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Amaretto

1 ounce Irish Cream Liqueur

1 ounce Heavy Cream

2 ounces Milk

12 ounces Crushed Ice

Banana Slice Garnish

Place all liquids in blender with ice. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into Collins or hurricane glass. Garnish with banana slice on rim of glass.

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Tagged Amaretto, Banana, Bananas & Cream, Blended Drink, Creme de Banana, Heavy Cream, Irish Cream Liqueur, Milk, National Banana Cream Pie Day

Going for Gold

Posted on April 5, 2011 | 2 Comments

DonQ Gold Rum Tasting Notes

40% alcohol. 80 proof.

Straw color to gold. Reminds me of hay rides in warm fall weather. Very pleasant.

Aroma: Tad sharper on the nose than DonQ Anejo Rum. More relaxed sugar cane than molasses. Vanilla notes soften the sugar.

Taste: Also thinner than the Anejo. Much more burn. Vanilla bean more pronounced. A bit of alcohol hotness. Slight banana note with citrus peel.

Rum Runner long drink seems natural progression for the feel of DonQ Gold. The Rum Runner is also a fairly easy way to lose track of an evening rather quickly. Sip slowly.

Rum Runner – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Gold Rum

1/2 ounce Blackberry Brandy

1/2 ounce Crème de Banana

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/4 ounce Anejo Rum

Orange & Pineapple Slice, Maraschino Cherry Garnish – optional

Combine all liquids except anejo rum in shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into large rocks glass or tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fruit if desired. Float Anejo Rum on top.

Tropical, sweet. Banana comes through primary. Would be terrific blended with ice. Might even be great with coconut cream. If optional garnish is used be sure to take the time to allow the fruit to marinate in the cocktail before eating. It’s delicious that way!

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DonQ Gold Rum sample for review courtesy representatives of DonQ Rum. All opinions, reviews and spirits’ coverage contained within are the personal opinion and decision of Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist.

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Tagged Blackberry Brandy, Creme de Banana, DonQ Rum, Rum

A Toast to the Legends of Rock

Posted on February 3, 2011 | 2 Comments

Three music idols died in a tragic airplane crash, February 3, 1959. This date is forever known as The Day the Music Died. Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper helped shape Rock music in the early days and continue to live on through the generations who remember the then and now of modern music of the time. A tribute to the Golden Oldies…

Golden Oldie

3/4 ounce Dark Rum

1/2 ounce Crème de Banana

4 ounces Pineapple Juice

Place ice in highball glass. Add liquids in order given. Stir.

Though smoking was among Buddy Holly’s vices, it is said that drinking alcoholic beverages was not due to a stomach ulcer. Buddy Holly still inspires a little creative cocktail experimentation behind the bar through his music. Sift through the archives for a little musical cocktail pairing today. Buddy Holly formed a band later known as The Crickets.

Cricket

1 ounce White Crème de Cacao

1 ounce Green Crème de Menthe

1 ounce Heavy Cream

1/4 ounce Brandy

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or serve in rocks glass over fresh ice. Notation: Minty fresh. Cool. Like sipping and nibbling at the center of an Andes candy without the chocolate. Immensely satisfying.

One of Buddy Holly and The Crickets well known songs; “Peggy Sue” which was performed on television variety shows, The Ed Sullivan Show and on The Arthur Murray Party.

Peggy Martini

2 ounces Gin

1 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 ounce Absinthe

1/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh orange twist.

Richie Valens short career of eight months pioneered a rock ‘n roll movement for Spanish speaking fans. “LaBamba” is one of Valens most notable recordings. Valens also recorded “Donna” in homage to his high school sweetheart. The official Richie Valens website relates Donna’s memory of Valens Old Spice aftershave; A favorite that brings back memories for many no doubt.

Though there is a ‘real’ Old Spice recipe. It doesn’t come highly recommended as it supposedly replicates the aroma of Old Spice in the flavor. So something classically spiced in its honor is so much more appropriate.

Spicy Old Fashioned

1-1/2 ounces Rye

1-1/2 ounces Bourbon

1 slice Orange

2 Maraschino Cherries

Teaspoon Simple Syrup – optional

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters

Muddle orange slice, cherries and optional simple syrup in mixing glass. Add rye, bourbon, bitters and ice. Shake to blend. Pour into large rocks glass.

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Posted in Classic Cocktails, Daily Holidays

Tagged Absinthe, Big Bopper, Bourbon, Brandy, Buddy Holly, Creme de Banana, Creme de Menthe, Dry Vermouth, Dubonnet, Gin, Old Fashioned, Richie Valens, Rum, Rye, The Day the Music Died

Holiday in a Glass: Fall to Thanksgiving Cocktails, Martinis & Drink Recipes

Posted on November 23, 2009 | Leave a comment

The whisper of winter’s arrival surrounds us with wisps of wind, sprinklings of snowflakes and the smoky aroma of toasted firewood rising from neighborhood chimneys. Though fall has not officially passed us by, Thanksgiving gives way to the last rich tastes of the season and glorious opening to celebrations that continue ahead. Embrace the season and all its sipping delights.

Autumn Wind

2 parts Gekkeikan Haiku Sake

1/2 part Gekkeikan Plum Wine

3/4 part Honey

2 parts Pomegranate Juice

1/2 part Fresh Lemon Juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist and green apple slice.

Haiku Jasmine Green Tea Saketini

3 parts Gekkeikan Haiku

2 parts Jasmine Green Tea or regular green tea

Splash of sour mix

Garnish with lime or lemon

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime or lemon wedge.

Baileys Cherry Cafe

2 ounces Baileys with a hint of Coffee

1/2 ounce Captain Morgan Rum

1 dash Maraschino cherry juice

Rim a martini glass with cinnamon and sugar. Then drizzle cherry juice in the glass to layer. Shake Baileys and Captain Morgan with ice, strain and enjoy.

Amor de Cosmos

1-1/2 ounce Canadian Club Whisky

1 Tablespoon Grenadine Syrup

1 ounce Cranberry Juice

Splash Ginger Ale

Splash Club Soda

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Combine whisky, syrup and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Add splash each of ginger ale and club soda. Garnish with maraschino cherry

Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

2 ounces Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka

1/2 ounce Crème de Banana

1/2 ounce Chocolate Liqueur

1 ounce Eggnog

Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Shaved Chocolate Garnish

Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into rocks glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick and shaved chocolate.

Amaretto Crème Brulee

1-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka

1 ounce Licor 43

1/2 ounce Amaretto

1 splash Cream

Brown Sugar & Lemon Wedge Garnish

Rim lip of glass with lemon wedge and dip into brown sugar. Set aside to dry. Chill glass. Pour all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

Mon Cheri

2 ounces Blanche Armagnac Laubade

3/4 ounce Cherry Liqueur

1-1/4 ounce White Crème de Cacao

1/2 ounce Dark Crème de Cacao

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place Armagnac, cherry liqueur and white crème de cacao in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into cocktail glass. Carefully drizzle outer edges of cocktail with 1/2 ounce of dark crème de cacao. Drop maraschino cherry in center of cocktail for garnish.

Chocolate Espresso

1/4 ounce Vanilla Vodka

1/4 ounce Amaretto Almond Liqueur

1/4 ounce Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

1/4 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

1/4 ounce Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

1/4 ounce Baileys Irish Cream

1/2 ounce Espresso

2 dashes Chocolate Syrup

Swirl chocolate syrup around inside of martini glass. Chill. Place remaining liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

Drambuie Espresso Martini

1-1/2 ounce Drambuie

1 ounce Creme de Cacao

1 ounce Espresso

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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