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Top Banana

By Tristan Willey
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Photo by Laura Murray

Giffard’s crème de banane is worth seeking out for its genuine ripe banana flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

¾ ounce fresh lime juice
¾ ounce crème de banana (preferably Giffard)
8 ounces chilled lager
Lime wedge (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Fill a pint glass partway with ice. Add lime juice, crème de banana, and beer. Stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBeerLimeCitrusFruit5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy
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