Top Banana Shot
Layer ∙ 2 min ∙ 25.5% ABV ∙
A layered four-liquor shot of crème de café, white crème de cacao, banana liqueur, and vodka, built in stripes in a chilled shot glass. Distinct bands slide across the palate in sequence, from a clean spirit kick through ripe banana and sweet cacao to a roasted, faintly bitter finish.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Refrigerate all ingredients
- Carefully layer in the chilled glass in the following order: Crème de Café liqueur 15 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 15 mlBanana liqueur 15 mlVodka 15 ml
Tips
- Chill the glass and all four liquors ahead of time — cold liquid is denser and layers hold much cleaner.
- Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon or down the side of the tilted glass to stop it piercing the layer below.
- Pour in the given order, heaviest first — crème de café, then crème de cacao, then banana liqueur, then vodka on top.
FAQ
What's in a Top Banana Shot?
A Top Banana Shot layers crème de café liqueur, white crème de cacao, banana liqueur, and vodka in equal parts, built as distinct stripes rather than shaken or stirred together.
Is a Top Banana Shot the same as a Dirty Banana?
No, they are different drinks. A Dirty Banana is a creamy, blended cocktail of rum or vodka, banana liqueur, and cream, while the Top Banana Shot is a layered shot built from crème de café, crème de cacao, banana liqueur, and vodka with no cream or blending involved.
How strong is a Top Banana Shot?
It comes in at about 25.5% ABV, which is potent for a shot-sized pour since it is built entirely from liqueurs and vodka with no juice or mixer to cut it.
How do you layer a Top Banana Shot?
Chill the glass and refrigerate the liqueurs first, then carefully pour each one over the back of a spoon in order of density so they stack into distinct layers without mixing.
