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Banana Old Fashioned

A delightful twist on the classic cocktail, featuring ripe bananas and aged bourbon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 oz ripe banana syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 twist of orange peel for garnish
  • 1 cherry for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Old fashioned glass
  • Peeler (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the banana syrup by combining equal parts of sugar and water with a ripe banana in a saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of bourbon into a mixing glass using a jigger.
  3. Add 1/2 ounce of banana syrup to the mixing glass.
  4. Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixture.
  5. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into an old fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube.
  7. Twist a piece of orange peel over the drink, then drop it in.
  8. Add a cherry for garnish if desired.
  9. Sip and enjoy your delightful cocktail.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the syrup for the richest flavor.