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Stirred · 1 serving

Banana Toronto

A bourbon-forward Toronto variation with ripe banana richness, fernet bitterness, and aromatic spice.

Short answer

Banana Toronto is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, banana liqueur, fernet, aromatic bitters, saline solution, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Banana Toronto 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 Toronto ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon50 ml5 cl1.7 oz6.7 parts
Banana liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Fernet7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Saline Solution2 dash———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on one very short plain pick

Method

How to make Banana Toronto

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear Nick and Nora glass and secure exactly one small dark cocktail cherry on a very short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure the bourbon, banana liqueur, fernet, aromatic bitters, and saline solution into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the rich amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Rest the single compact cherry pick securely at the rim and serve without banana or citrus garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Banana Toronto taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness5 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Banana Toronto questions

What is in a Banana Toronto?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, banana liqueur, fernet, aromatic bitters, saline solution, and cocktail cherry.

How long does a Banana Toronto take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Banana Toronto prepared?

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

Is a Banana Toronto 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 B148https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/25113/banana-toronto · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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