Bananas Foster King Cake Martini
A festive Mardi Gras martini inspired by Bananas Foster and king cake. Creamy caramel, warm banana, and a cinnamon-sugar rim make this the perfect Fat Tuesday cocktail.
Ingredients
For the martini:
- 1¾-2 oz vodka
- 1 oz banana liqueur
- 1 oz pourable caramel ice cream topping
- 1½ oz half-and-half
For the rim:
- caramel syrup for dipping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar on a small plate.
- Pour a small amount of caramel syrup onto a separate plate. Dip the rim of a coupe glass into the caramel, then dip it into the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
- Add a generous handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Add vodka, banana liqueur, caramel topping, and half-and-half.
- Shake for 15–20 seconds, until very cold. (Caramel is thicker than the other ingredients, so shake a little longer than usual to fully incorporate it.)
- Strain into the prepared glass. The drink should pour smoothly, almost like whole milk.
- Taste. If it feels stronger than you’d like, add a small splash (about ¼ oz) more half-and-half, shake briefly again, and strain.
Notes
- Use a pourable caramel ice cream topping rather than thick jarred caramel for best texture.
- If possible, choose a smoother banana liqueur like Giffard Banane du Brésil or Bols Banana Liqueur. Brighter yellow banana liqueurs tend to be sweeter and more candy-like.
- This cocktail contains dairy and is best shaken fresh. You can pre-measure the vodka, banana liqueur, and caramel ahead of time and refrigerate, then add half-and-half and shake just before serving.
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