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Banana Berry Colada Cocktail Drink

Banana Berry Colada Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Treat yourself with our Banana Berry Colada drink recipe! We use Baileys, Banana liqueur, pineapple juice and coconut cream to make this comforting cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 326

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Banana Liqueur
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • Crushed ice
  • Freshly grated nutmeg - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Hurricane Glass
  • Measuring Jigger

Instructions

  • Add Pineapple Juice: Pour 2 oz pineapple juice into the blender.
  • Add Coconut Cream: Add 1 oz coconut cream to the mix.
  • Add Banana Liqueur: Measure and pour 1 oz Banana Liqueur into the blender.
  • Add Baileys: Pour 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream into the blender.
  • Add Ice: Add 1 scoop of crushed ice to the blender.
  • Blend: Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
  • Garnish: Add a straw and sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg on top for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Baileys Irish Cream: If you don't have Baileys, you can use any other type of Irish cream liqueur. Alternatively, you can make your own by mixing whiskey with cream and a sweetener like honey or sugar.
  • Banana Liqueur: If you can't find banana liqueur, substitute it with banana-flavored rum or mashed ripe bananas mixed with sugar.
  • Coconut Cream: If you're out of coconut cream, coconut milk is a good alternative. It's lighter but still brings that tropical flavor.
  • Pineapple Juice: If you don’t have pineapple juice at hand, you can try with mango juice for a more exotic touch. 

Making a Pitcher of Banana Berry Colada:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Baileys, 8 oz of banana liqueur, 16 oz of pineapple juice, and 8 oz of coconut cream.
  • Blend: In a large blender, combine the Baileys, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual crushed ice-filled hurricane glasses, garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Baileys Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic Irish cream substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic the creamy texture and flavor.
  • Banana Liqueur Substitute: Opt for a banana syrup or a homemade mix of mashed ripe bananas and sugar.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Baileys Substitute: There are vegan Irish cream alternatives available in the market that you can use. Alternatively, you can make your own by blending whiskey and almond milk with a sweetener and vanilla extract.
  • Coconut Cream: Ensure to use a vegan-friendly brand of coconut cream.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these vegan substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a vegan version.