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Orange You Glad I Didn’t Say Banana

August 31, 2024

Cocktails Rum
2 min reading time

Knock knock. 
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange Who?
Orange you glad there’s a cocktail with both orange and banana in it? If you’re looking for a mix of sophisticated cocktails and tiki fun, this is the drink for you.

Recipe: Kathryn Sears (Fogo, Newfoundland)
Photo: Reece Sims

 

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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by Kathryn Sears, bartender originally from Victoria, BC, but now residing in Fogo, Newfoundland, “do you need a vacation, but money is tight? Well do I have the answer for you! Just grab a glass and mix up this tropical piece of sunshine. Giving you vacation feels, at a fraction of the cost. Luxurious rum and decadent banana syrup hang out with fruity orange juice to make this play on a daiquiri really come to live. So what are you waiting for? Your island cruise awaits.”
Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Banana?
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Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Banana?

Recipe by Kat Sears (Fogo, Newfoundland)Difficulty: Advanced

Flavor Camps: Rich, Sweet, Fruity

Ingredients

  • 1.5 part Flor De Cana Rum

  • 1 part Banana Syrup*

  • 0.75 part Acid Adjusted Orange Juice**

  • 1/4 dropper Ms. Betters Miraculous Foamer

  • Garnish: Clipped bag of Banana chips

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a shaker tin and dry shake to activate the foamer.
  • Add some ice and give it a wet shake to dilute and chill.
  • Double strain neat into a nick and nora glass.
  • Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • This cocktail is one of the top 4 finalists in the Flavor Camp Rum Cocktail Challenge - August 2024
  • *Banana Syrup:
    2 Bananas (sliced and pre-frozen)
    1/2 cup Sugar
    1/2 cup Distilled Water

    Take the frozen bananas from the freezer and thaw them. Add the sugar and water and let sit 24 hours to extract the juice from the fruit.
    It will be thick, but strain this without forcing the banana bits through the strainer. Having patience leaves a better product in this case. Store in the fridge until further use.
  • **Acidifed Orange Juice: 5% solution
    95g Orange Juice
    5g Citric Acid = 5% by weight citric acid

    Juice the oranges and double strain to remove the pulp. Add the citric acid and stir to dissolve. Store in the fridge for further use.
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