Banana Martini
A fruity and sweet vodka cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.2% ABV ∙
The Banana Martini is a stirred vodka cocktail of banana liqueur, dry vermouth and banana tea, with optional chocolate bitters, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Vodka 45 mlBanana liqueur 15 mlDry vermouth 15 mlBanana tea 15 mlChocolate bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a dried banana chip
Tips
- Let the banana tea cool completely before stirring, so it doesn't melt the ice and over-dilute the drink.
History
The Banana Martini belongs to the broad family of Fruit Martinis, vodka-based cocktails served in a Martini glass that swap the classic gin-and-vermouth formula for a fruit flavor. This style, sometimes called the "Fresh Fruit Martini" or "Fruitini," took shape in London during the 1990s and became especially associated with London's Met Bar.
The Banana Martini follows this template with banana as its defining fruit, from banana liqueur and banana tea, while keeping a measure of dry vermouth. The Citrus Martini belongs to the same family but takes its fruit from citrus-flavored vodka and citrus juice.
FAQ
How do you make a Banana Martini?
Stir 45 ml vodka, 15 ml banana liqueur, 15 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml cooled banana tea and optional chocolate bitters with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a dried banana chip.
Why is this cocktail stirred and not shaken?
It has no citrus juice or heavy syrup, only spirits, vermouth and tea. Stirring chills and dilutes it and keeps it silky and clear; shaking would fill it with air bubbles and cloud it.
