Average
Sweet
4 Minutes
Wine Glass
Ingredients
The Dirty Banana is a delicious and indulgent desert cocktail that combines the tropical banana smoothness with the rich flavor of rum and a hint of coffee.
Perfect for sipping on a sunny day or as a delightful after-dinner treat, this cocktail is a glass of creamy, tropical decadence.
So, grab your Blender and let’s head to the Caribbean!
How To Make a dirty Banana Cocktail
Bar tools you’ll need
Jigger
Knife
Blender
How to Mix
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Start by adding Ice Cubes to a Blender.
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Add Cuban Rum, Cream, Milk, Banana Liqueur, Kahlúa, and a Banana into the blender.
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Blend until smooth, adding ice cubes as you go until you reach your desired consistency.
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Pour the mixture into a Wine Glass.
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Finally, for that perfect tropical touch, garnish with a slice of Banana.
Watch how to make a Dirty Banana cocktail:
All about the Dirty Banana cocktail
A cocktail and a dessert in one. The Dirty Banana is a popular dessert cocktail that’s creamy, smooth, and sweet with a hint of boldness from Cuban Rum and rich Coffee kick from Kahluá. If you love the taste of Banana and the rich flavor of Rum, this one is for you!
A Dirty Banana takes like a Rum-infused Banana milkshake with a hint of Coffee Liqueur. The velvety goodness of Cream, Milk, and Banana Liqueur dances with the rich notes of Rum, while the Kahlúa adds warm coffee undertones. The result is a satisfyingly sweet and indulgent cocktail.
Well, it’s a bit of a mystery, to be honest. What we do know is that this cocktail originated in Cuba during the 90s and has become a popular beachside cocktail in places like Jamaica and the Bahamas too. It’s beloved by locals and tourists alike for its creamy, tropical appeal.
- The riper, the better
The Riper, the better – When selecting a Banana for your garnish, choose a Banana that’s soft and ripe. You know those Bananas with brown spots on the skin? Grab those! That’s right, the riper, the better. Ripe Bananas have more intense flavor and will accentuate the Banana flavors of the cocktail. - Chill your glass
Place your Wine Glass in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving your cocktail. Chilling the wine glass enhances the refreshing, creamy texture of this cocktail, providing a cool contrast to the rich, sweet flavors and adding an extra layer of indulgence.
One of the best things about crafting cocktails at home is the freedom to experiment and personalize the cocktail to your liking. The video on this recipe page presents a slight variation, using different measurements while maintaining the same delightful outcome. Mix it up and see which you prefer!
Meanwhile, below are a few other variations:
Dirty Monkey
While both the Dirty Banana and Dirty Monkey contain Banana, Rum, Cream, and Kahlúa, the Dirty Monkey cocktail adds fresh Pineapple Juice and Chocolate Syrup. Now that’s decadent!
Absolutely Bananas
If the Pineapple Juice and Banana Liqueur combo of the Dirty Monkey caught your eye, you’re gonna love this Vodka-based cocktail. No Rum in this one, Absolutely Bananas blends Vodka, Pineapple Juice and Banana Liqueur to create a cocktail that’s oh-so tropical and oh-so-delicious. Discover our Absolutely Bananas recipe.
Mudslide
Again, if you prefer Vodka over Rum or just want to mix things up, the Mudslide is a wonderfully decadent cocktail that blends Vodka, Cream Liqueur, and Kahlúa. Check out our Mudslide recipe.
For the ultimate Dirty Banana experience, we recommend serving it in a Wine Glass. For a creative twist, you can also top the cocktail with Whipped Cream or a drizzle of Chocolate Syrup.
Garnish with a Banana wheel or a chunk of Banana on the rim for an extra touch of tropical flair.
Dirty Banana FAQ
Well, to start with, one is a cocktail and the other is a primate. Jokes aside, while both cocktails have Banana, Rum, Cream, and Kahlúa, but the Dirty Monkey cocktail adds fresh Pineapple Juice and Chocolate Syrup. They’re like sweet sipping siblings!
Definitely! Frozen bananas will make the cocktail even creamier and help it stay cold longer. Just be sure to blend thoroughly to avoid lumps.
Yes! Simply swap out the Cream and Milk with Coconut Milk or Almond Milk for a delicious, dairy-free version. It adds a nice tropical twist to the flavor too!
