Description
Baileys Banana Colada is a creamy, tropical cocktail with a boozy twist, combining ripe banana, Baileys Irish Cream, coconut cream, white rum, pineapple juice, and vanilla. It’s a smooth and frothy drink that requires no blender, just a quick shake, perfect for a cozy night in, an after-dinner dessert drink, or a tropical escape in a glass.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: toasted coconut flakes and banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and break the banana: Peel 1 ripe banana and break it into a few chunks so it’s easier to mix.
- Add all ingredients to shaker: Add the banana chunks, 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream, 1 oz white rum, 1 oz coconut cream, 1 oz pineapple juice, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup ice cubes into a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
- Shake hard: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the mixture is super cold and frothy.
- Strain and pour: Open the shaker and pour the mixture into two chilled round cocktail glasses. Use a fine strainer if you want it extra smooth.
- Garnish and serve: Top each glass with a banana slice and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Use a super ripe banana for maximum sweetness and smooth texture.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to create a creamy, frothy top.
- Use coconut cream, not coconut milk, for thicker and richer texture.
- Chill cocktail glasses ahead of time for an extra frosty sip.
- Garnish with banana slices and toasted coconut flakes for a fancy touch.
- You can mix all ingredients except ice and banana ahead of time; store in fridge and shake before serving.
- Store leftovers without ice in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake well before serving.
- Substitute Irish cream liqueur if Baileys is unavailable.
- For a vegan version, use vegan Irish cream and swap coconut cream with coconut yogurt.
- Frozen bananas can be used but should be slightly thawed to avoid excessive thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired tropical
Keywords: Baileys Banana Colada, tropical cocktail, creamy cocktail, Baileys Irish Cream drink, banana cocktail, coconut cream cocktail, easy cocktail, boozy dessert drink
