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Banana Cow

Breakfast/brunch · Creamy (e.g. Dirty banana) · Frozen (blended)

3.3 23 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Light white rum
3 oz Milk (whole/full 3-4% fat)
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1 dash Aromatic bitters
1 dash Vanilla extract
1 fresh Banana

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

  1. 1 BLEND all ingredients with 12oz scoop crushed ice and serve with straws.

History

Trader Vic described his creation as "the world's finest, greatest, oh-so good peachy hangover special. This'll do when nothing else will." This assessment may perhaps be overselling the malty banana meal of a drink.

Victor J. Bergeron, known as "Trader Vic," included this recipe in his 1948 Bartender's Guide. It calls for a "BANANA COW," prepared with "1 crushed ripe banana," "3 oz. whole milk," "2 level tsp. bar sugar," and "1½ oz. Puerto Rican rum." The instructions are to "Shake with crushed ice or mix in electric mixer; strain into large glass." Bergeron also noted, "This drink is good for children, omitting the rum. Be sure the banana is ripe."

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic