New Orleans Flame Bananas Cocktail

This New Orleans Special Cocktail is a delightful blend of warm, creamy milk infused with rum and brandy, caramelized bananas, and a hint of cinnamon. A touch of lemon juice and a pinch of salt add a contrasting brightness to the rich, luxurious flavors. This cocktail is perfect for cozy nights, offering a unique and indulgent drinking experience.

New Orleans Flame Bananas Cocktail

A warm and creamy cocktail with rum, brandy, caramelized bananas, and a hint of cinnamon.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1.50 oz rum
  • 0.50 oz brandy
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 banana (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, half of the rum, brandy, and cinnamon sticks. Simmer for 5 minutes without boiling.
  2. Toss the sliced bananas with ground cinnamon and lemon juice.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the bananas and cook until softened for a few minutes.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and carefully add the remaining rum, then flambe with caution until the flame dies down.
  5. Transfer the bananas and cooking liquid to the saucepan of milk. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.