Banana Old Fashioned Recipe

As you may be able to tell from the many Old Fashioned recipes on the blog, that’s a classic cocktail I love and have fun creating different variations. I heard Merritt Beck talk on her podcast (RIP) about a Banana Old Fashioned she had in Carmel and I knew I needed to create one of my own, using brandy of course. My husband, who orders an Old Fashioned whenever it’s available, loves this version. Enjoy!

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Banana Simple Syrup

I don’t love using hard-to-find liqueurs so I impart a lot of my flavor with infused simple syrup. It’s so easy to make and you know exactly what’s in it. The banana syrup used in this recipe has a lot of banana flavor and would be great to use later in oatmeal, smoothies, or sparkling water. The recipe makes 8 oz and you’ll only use 1 oz for each cocktail so if you have some remaining, store it in a glass airtight container in the fridge.

What is an Old Fashioned?

An Old Fashioned cocktail is made with spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. Traditionally the spirit is whiskey, but I prefer to make mine with brandy since it has less bite but still imparts flavor.

What Tools Do You Need to Make a Banana Old Fashioned?

• Glasses | A classic cocktail deserves a class glass. These are cut crystal and gorgeous!
• Jigger | Part of any well-equipped bar.
• Glass Bottle | This recipe will be 8 oz of simple syrup. If you don’t use it all for cocktails now store the remaining in a glass bottle in the fridge. It should last one to two weeks.

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Banana Old Fashioned Recipe

Servings: 1

Ingredients

BANANA SIMPLE SYRUP

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 banana

BANANA OLD FASHIONED

• ½ slice of orange
• 2 dashes bitters
• 2 maraschino cherries
• dash ground cinnamon
• 2 oz brandy
• 4 oz seltzer water
• 2 slices banana (for garnish)

Directions

1. Bring brown sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil on the stovetop.
2. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce to a simmer and add sliced bananas, mashing to infuse flavor. Allow syrup to simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
3. Turn off the burner and let the syrup come to room temperature (should take about 20 minutes)
4. Add the orange slice, bitters, 1 maraschino cherry, cinnamon, and 1 oz banana simple syrup to a double old-fashioned glass and muddle.
5. Add ice, brandy, seltzer water and stir.
6. Garnish with 2 banana slices and 1 maraschino cherry

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