This is the best frozen banana daiquiri cocktail recipe ever. I've refined it over the years until it is sweet, refreshing perfection. Bruleed banana gives this fun tiki drink a unique punch of flavor.
And, let's be for real. No one can resist that cute dolphin garnish. It's the perfect cocktail for all your summer parties and get-togethers.
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🗝️ Key takeaways
- Sweet, creamy, and who can resist that adorable dolphin garnish?
- Perfect for pool parties and hot summer days.
- Bruleeing the bananas gives them a richer, deeper flavor.
The daiquiri purists will tell you that this is not a daiquiri because of the excess ingredients. To me that's like saying that your mom isn't your mom because she put on a little lipstick. Sometimes you just have to gild the lily.
This frozen banana drink does just that.
So, classic cocktail aficionados and daiquiri purists you might want to move on. You won't like what you're about to see.
Get ready to relax and dream of warm Caribbean beaches, y'all!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📖 Variations
- Use orange juice instead of pineapple juice
- Use coconut rum or banana rum instead of spiced rum
- Use white rum if you prefer it
- Substitute half the banana with frozen strawberries or peaches
- Add a tablespoon of heavy cream
- Float blue curaçao on top instead of the rum
- Use creme de cocoa instead of pineapple juice - but keep in mind the drink will have 1 ounce more alcohol
- Use a coconut cream like Coco Loco in place of the simple syrup and juices
- For a virgin version leave out the alcohol and simple syrup and use 2 ounces of Coco Loco plus 3 extra ounces of pineapple juice
🤫 Cook's secrets -
Bruleeing the banana before freezing makes all the difference in this drink. It adds depth of flavor that is just delicious - but if you don't have time or prefer not to brulee then you can just add frozen plain banana.
🐬 Make the Garnish
These cute banana dolphins really add a wow! factor to any of your frozen banana cocktails.
- Cut about 3 inches off the bottom end of a banana leaving the peel intact.
- Slice the stem in two pieces to create the "mouth" but don't cut into the banana.
- Use a sharpie to add dots for eyes.
- Push a maraschino cherry into the mouth.
- Push into margarita glasses then fill with the cocktail.
🍴 Equipment
- torch for bruleeing banana
- jigger and other bar equipment
- blender
- sharp knife
- black magic marker for the dolphin's eye
Marye's Tip
Pulse the blender rather than blending on high speed for the best texture
💭 Things to know
- Experiment with different varieties of rum to find what you like best.
- This is a great way to use up bananas that are a little past their prime.
- Don't skip the bruleed banana step - it's what sets this daiquiri recipe apart.
- You can make any fruit daiquiri a frozen daiquiri simply by freezing the fruit and then blending with the remaining ingredients. Mango daiquiri, pineapple daiquiri, strawberry daiquiri, peach daiquir - the possibilities are endless.
Too rich and creamy? For a lighter, but still very tiki, cocktail how about this bright, Caribbean blue drink?
👩🍳 FAQs
Brush with lemon juice mixed with a little water to keep them from browning. Cut into 1-inch chunks, then flash freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to a freezer bag when completely frozen.
The foundational ingredients of a traditional daiquiri are rum, citrus juice, and sugar.
Sure! For a virgin version leave out the alcohol and simple syrup and use 2 ounces of Coco Loco plus 3 extra ounces of pineapple juice.
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📞 The last word
I like a good cocktail, especially during the summer.
Y'all know how I love sitting in the porch swing catching my breath in the evenings - and sipping on a cocktail in the quiet is just my own personal summer party.
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.
If you love this recipe please comment below and give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 Recipe
Frozen Banana Daiquiri
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Bruleed Banana
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 ripe banana
Daiquiri
- 2 ounces spiced rum
- ½ ounce banana liqueur
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- ½ teaspoon chipotle in adobo, ,mash to a paste
- ⅓ cup ice
- Dark rum and Angostura bitters for float, optional
Instructions
Bruleed Banana
- Sprinkle brown sugar on the banana.
- Using a torch, brulee it until the sugar is melted and bubbling and the banana has caramelized a little.
- Cut into chunks and freeze.
Daiquiri
- Combine frozen banana slices and remaining ingredients except the dark rum and Angostura bitters in a blender.
- Blend at low speed for a few seconds then high speed until smooth.
- Pour into garnished glass.
- Finish with a float of dark rum and some Angostura bitters, if desired.
Notes
- Pulse the blender rather than blending on high speed for the best texture.
- Experiment with different varieties of rum to find what you like best.
- This is a great way to use up bananas that are a little past their prime.
- Don't skip the bruleed banana step - it's what sets this daiquiri recipe apart.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
Originally published July 9, 2017. Last updated May 8, 2024 for editorial improvements.
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Laura Dembowski says
The dolphin banana garnish is EVERYTHING! Also I am anxious just reading your story and avoid the water and cruises and boats at all costs.
Marye Audet says
LOL! I love cruises... that's just the weirdest thing that ever happened to me!
Cindy says
I'm not sure how many drinks I would have had if it were me. I share that fear of being stranded. I'll save this drink recipe as my new "soother". lol
Marye Audet says
LOL! It certainly is soothing! Thanks for stopping by
Marye Audet says
Thanks Kristen - it was fun to make... and yeah... I'm never going to be mistaken for one of the characters on Bay Watch.
Stacey D says
I am a huge fan of banana, but I have never had a banana daiquiri! I love your clever presentation!
Marye Audet says
Thanks Stacey!
Denise Wright says
Oh my you are a good story teller! Love your dolphin too!
Marye Audet says
Thank you Denise! Well...I've got a lot of words left at the end of the day I guess!
Wendy Klik says
Oh my goodness, I can just feel how your stomach must have dropped when they wouldn't let you back on that ship.....Makes for a good story now and a great segue to this drink recipe.
Marye Audet says
Oh yes it did! 🙂
NikkiNikki says
This one is calling my name! So much fun and flavor going on!!
Marye Audet says
Thanks! It was SO good. 🙂 AND so much fun to make.
Eileen says
The garnish is adorable, and I'm completely intrigued by the Chipotle in adobo in the drink. It's one of my favorite ingredients.
Marye Audet says
It gives just a touch of heat that balances the other flavors out nicely. 😉
Christie says
Your garnish is adorable! I've never had a banana daiquiri. I have plenty of frozen bananas.... I should use them and make these.
Marye Audet says
You have to do the brulee before they are frozen but you could make it without bruleeing the bananas. 🙂 It's so good.
Liz says
OH, my gosh!! What a story! So glad you made it back on the ship. I would have needed a gallon of these frozen daiquiris after that incident 🙂 LOVE the garnish---it makes the drink!!
Marye Audet says
Well it's a fun story to tell now but it wasn't so fun then! Thanks Liz!