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Stirred · 1 serving

Banana Split

A cognac-led after-dinner sipper combining banana liqueur, delicate banana tea, bitters, and a small cream float.

Short answer

Banana Split is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, banana liqueur, vanilla bitters, chocolate bitters, banana tea, and heavy cream. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
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1 serving

Banana Split ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Banana Split ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Banana liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Vanilla Bitters2 dash———
Chocolate Bitters2 dash———
Banana Tea22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Heavy Cream5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Cocoa Powder (optional)1 pinch——Optional
Banana (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: One very small banana coin and a very light cocoa dusting

Method

How to make Banana Split

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and prepare exactly one very small banana coin plus a restrained cocoa dusting.

  2. 02

    Measure cognac, banana liqueur, vanilla bitters, chocolate bitters, and chilled banana tea into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh hard ice and stir until thoroughly cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without ice fragments.

  5. 05

    Shake the measured cream briefly in a sealed container, then pour it carefully over a spoon to form one small white spot at the center.

  6. 06

    Add the single banana coin and very light cocoa dusting, then serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Banana Split taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Banana Split questions

What is in a Banana Split?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, banana liqueur, vanilla bitters, chocolate bitters, banana tea, and heavy cream, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Banana Split take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Banana Split prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Banana Split alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B214https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3684/banana-split · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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