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Banshee recipe
ShakenCoupeNo ice11% ABV
The Banshee is a shaken cocktail, made with banana liqueur, white crème de cacao and fresh cream, served in a coupe. It is creamy and tropical.
A creamy 1970s dessert drink: banana liqueur, white crème de cacao and cream.
Banshee ingredients
| Banana liqueur | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| White crème de cacao | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Fresh cream | 30 ml (1 oz) |
How to make a Banshee
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a banana slice and grated chocolate.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Banana slice and grated chocolate
Banshee: quick answers
- How strong is a Banshee?
- About 11% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 10 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Banshee?
- About 250 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Banshee served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Banshee have?
- 3 in total: banana liqueur, white crème de cacao and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.
