08/10/2026
BANANA PUDDING RUM COCKTAIL
I’m a southern girly so y’all know I love some banana pudding. Add some rum and make it a cocktail? Yes please!!! All day!!!
Ingredients
* 1½ oz aged or dark rum
* 1 oz banana liqueur
* 1 oz vanilla cream liqueur
* 1½ oz half-and-half or heavy cream
* ½ oz vanilla syrup
* Pinch of cinnamon
* Ice
* Crushed vanilla wafers, for the rim
* Banana slice, for garnish
Method
1. Lightly wet the rim of a rocks or coupe glass with vanilla syrup, then dip it into crushed vanilla wafers.
2. Add the rum, banana liqueur, vanilla cream liqueur, cream, vanilla syrup, cinnamon, and a generous handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until cold and slightly frothy.
4. Strain over fresh ice in the prepared glass—or serve straight up in a coupe.
5. Garnish with a banana slice and a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon.
For a stronger banana-pudding flavor: Add ½ oz banana purée to the shaker. It makes the drink thicker and gives it a fresh banana flavor rather than relying entirely on banana liqueur.
For an extra-dessert version, top it with a small spoonful of whipped cream and a mini vanilla wafer.
