Banana Colada – A Tropical Rum Banana Cocktail for Parties
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This Tropical Rum Banana Cocktail made with a variety of fruit liqueurs, juice, and cream is divine! Make Banana Colada your signature cocktail and bring the taste of the tropics to your event!
If you are hosting a Hawaiian-themed party this Summer, then you know Summer Rum Cocktails will be an absolute must!
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Tropical Rum Banana Cocktail
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required as well as understand the steps and timings involved.
One of my all-time favorite cocktails is Piña Colada. I love the creamy coconut, pineapple, and rum flavor, and drinking it reminds me of vacations in the sunshine!
This tropical rum banana cocktail that I’ve dubbed Banana Colada is a twist on the original Piña Colada.
It’s a little less creamy as it uses half-and-half (or single cream) instead of coconut cream, but is still delicious!
Making this tropical cocktail is quick and easy and it’s packed with flavor. You will be able to enjoy the taste of the tropics without leaving the comfort of your home!
Serve rum and banana cocktails at a tropical or Hawaiian party. I’ve got lots of Luau Party Food recipes for you to try out too – right-click and open a new tab to read next.
Ingredients Used In Banana Colada
For your convenience, any specialized ingredients needed for this recipe have been linked to Amazon below. A full list of measurements is found on the recipe card.
- Coconut Rum – such as Malibu
- Creme de Banane – a banana liqueur
- Melon Liqueur – such as Midori
- Half-and-Half – also known as Single Cream
- Pineapple Juice
- Maraschino Cherries – for garnish
Don’t worry if you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you could just use a container with a tight-fitting lid – like a mason jar, water bottle, or even the cup on a blender or smoothie maker.
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Need an appetizer to enjoy with your tropical beverage? Take a look at these recipes:
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If your favorite liquor is rum, you may like to try these cocktails:
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- Make A Hawaii Waikiki Beach! Pineapple Rum Cocktail with Blue Curaçao
- Captain Jack Sparrow Rum Cocktail with Rum & Blue Curaçao
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Banana Colada Variations
I like to try and give variations on the cocktails shared on The Purple Pumpkin Blog, and especially turn the cocktail into a mocktail so that non-drinkers (and kids if suitable) can enjoy the drink too!
Virgin Banana Colada Mocktail (non-alcoholic)
So that non-drinkers can enjoy a non-alcoholic version of this tropical rum banana cocktail we can make some changes – the main one is of course leaving out the alcohol.
But we want to replace those flavors and that is where syrups come in!
For the coconut rum, you could experiment with spiced brown sugar syrup which can help mimic a rum flavor, and coconut syrup too.
Replace the banana and melon liqueurs with their syrup equivalents – banana syrup and melon syrup.
I love the Monin brand of syrups as there are lots of flavors and they are a very versatile ingredient that can be used in cocktails, mocktails, coffee, cocoa, shakes, smoothies, and more.
To make a Banana Colada Mocktail, follow the recipe card, but replace the alcoholic elements with the syrups suggested above.
I haven’t made the mocktail version, so I recommend adding the syrups to taste as they may add a sweetness that you may not necessarily get from alcoholic liqueurs.
You may also find juice blends such as banana and coconut, pineapple and coconut, or another combo and garnishing as you would a regular cocktail
Frozen Banana Colada
Want to turn this cocktail into a frozen slushie? Easy! Put all the ingredients in a blender with a generous amount of crushed ice – then blend till smooth. Serve with a straw, and watch out for brain freeze! You could do the same with the mocktail version too.
Banana Colada Party Punch
Want to make this tropical-flavored drink for a crowd? It’s so easy! Here’s how to do it!
As long as you use the same measuring container (glass, cup, jug, etc.,) for the “1 part”, the ratios will be correct and you can make as much as you need to.
Serve in drinks dispensers, or pitchers, or go really retro and serve it from a punch bowl! Whichever container best suits your event (and the drink!).
Make sure you add plenty of ice to your serving receptacle of choice to keep the cocktail chilled and add maraschino cherries in there too.
You could also skewer the cherries onto cocktail picks and leave a plateful near the glasses so that guests can garnish their glasses. Speaking of which, place cocktail glasses in the serving area along with an ice bucket filled with ice.
To make a batch of Banana Colada Party Punch, mix together:
- 1½ parts Coconut Rum
- 1 part Melon Liqueur
- 1 part Creme de Banane
- 1 part Half-and-Half
- 3 parts Pineapple Juice
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
How Do I Make a Banana Colada?
Just check out the recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. You can print the card out too (don’t worry, any pics don’t print to save your ink!).
Tropical Rum Banana Cocktail
This Banana Colada is a delicious tropical rum banana cocktail perfect for the summer!
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Coconut Rum (such as Malibu)
- 1 oz Melon Liqueur (such as Midori)
- 1 oz Creme de Banane
- 1 oz Half-and-Half (Single Cream)
- 3 oz Pineapple Juice
- Ice Cubes
- Maraschino Cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the coconut rum, melon liqueur, and creme de banane into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well to combine.
- Pour into glass.
- Add cream and pineapple juice and stir to combine.
- Add more ice if required.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 1g
This site uses Nutritionix to provide estimated nutrition. Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Meal!
The beverage is covered, but what about other dishes to make this recipe into a full meal? Here are my suggestions!
- Appetizer: Feta Cucumber Cups Appetizer for Summer Parties
- Main Dish: Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
- Side Dish: Broccoli + Cauliflower Salad with Sesame Dressing
- Dessert: Quick & Easy Strawberry Cupcakes for Summer
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