Description
Indulge in a tropical delight with this creamy Banana Rum Smoothie, featuring ripe bananas, coconut milk, and dark rum, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Garnished with fresh mint and optional whipped cream, it’s a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of dark rum
- 1 tablespoon of honey (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- Measure out 1 cup of coconut milk and 1/2 cup of dark rum. Substitute with light rum if desired.
- Prepare ground cinnamon and nutmeg for added flavor.
- Measure 1 tablespoon of honey, adjusting to your sweetness preference.
- In a blender, add sliced bananas, coconut milk, dark rum, honey, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Add more coconut milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Taste the mixture and add more honey or rum if desired, blending again.
- Fill a glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the drink.
- Pour the blended drink over the ice cubes in the glass or shaker.
- Let the drink chill for a few minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes for extra coldness.
- Choose tall glasses or mason jars for serving.
- Pour the banana rum mixture into the prepared glasses, leaving space for garnish.
- Slap fresh mint leaves between your hands to release their aroma and place them on top of the drink.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream on top for an indulgent touch.
- Insert colorful straws for a fun presentation.
- Serve with tropical snacks like coconut chips or fruit salad.
- This recipe yields about two servings, perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Experiment with flavors by adding pineapple juice or peanut butter for a twist.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add more coconut milk or orange juice.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes