Bananas Foster Rum Cocktail

This New Orleans Special Cocktail is a delightful combination of creamy milk, rich rum, and flavorful brandy, infused with the warm essence of cinnamon and the sweetness of bananas. The process involves simmering the milk with rum, brandy, and cinnamon sticks, then flambéing bananas with rum and combining them with the milk mixture. The result is a smooth and indulgent cocktail with a hint of fruity sweetness and aromatic spices.

Bananas Foster Rum Cocktail

A luscious, creamy cocktail with rum, brandy, and banana, simmered with cinnamon and milk, creating a delightful blend of flavors.

4.44 from 95 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 oz rum
  • 1 oz brandy
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp packed dark brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, simmer the milk, half of the rum, brandy, and cinnamon sticks for 5 minutes without boiling.
  2. Toss the sliced bananas with ground cinnamon and lemon juice in a bowl.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the bananas, and cook until softened.
  4. Remove from heat and add the remaining rum, then carefully flambe the bananas.
  5. Transfer the bananas and cooking liquid to the saucepan of milk and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  7. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon if desired.