Here is the recipe to make Banana Liqueur at home, also commonly known as Bananino, which should not be confused with the creamy banana liqueur made with cream and milk. This liqueur is particularly suitable for serving at the end of a meal as a digestif. The preparation is very simple, and after the maceration days, it takes only 10 minutes to mix all the ingredients and bottle your liqueur which will keep in the refrigerator or freezer. It can be a nice gift idea for Christmas or other occasions, and during the summer, you can use it to dress fruit salad.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 7 Days
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 liter of liqueur (approximately)
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3 bananas (large or 4 small)
- 500 ml pure alcohol (at 96°)
- 500 ml water
- 2 cups sugar
Tools to Prepare Banana Liqueur
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- Jar
- Strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Glass Bottle
Banana Liqueur Preparation
For making bananino, choose very ripe bananas to release more aroma when infused in alcohol.
Peel the bananas and slice them; you will need about 400 grams of peeled bananas. Place them in a glass jar and add the alcohol. Close the jar with the lid and let macerate for 7 days in a dark place away from heat sources (for example, inside the pantry). Once or twice a day, shake the container to promote the infusion process; you will see that the liquid becomes more and more yellow and the bananas darker.
After the 7 days, prepare the syrup: place the water and sugar in a saucepan, stir and bring to a boil. As soon as the water has reached the boil, the sugar will be completely dissolved, so remove from heat and let cool.
Filter the banana-flavored alcohol into a bowl, then filter it a second time through a strainer lined with cheesecloth.
Add the now-cold sugar syrup and mix well.
Bottle the liqueur and store it in the refrigerator.
Let the banana liqueur mature in the fridge for about 15 days before enjoying it.
Notes
The banana liqueur keeps in the refrigerator or freezer for about 3 months.
If you liked this recipe, you might also be interested in Banana Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips or Banana and Cocoa Porridge or Banana, Almond, and Date Smoothie.
