Looking to switch out a couple of ingredients or perhaps add a little decadence to this drink? Try a few of these ideas: Add a little cream. Add a splash of heavy cream or Bailey’s Irish cream if you want to ramp up the sweet creaminess in this drink. Cover the shaker up with its lid and shake it well for around 15 to 20 seconds. Once the shaker is cool to the touch you can stop. Step Eight

Other brands include Strykk(UK) and Ritual(US & Canada). Non-alcoholic spirits are a growing trend, so be on the lookout in your local stores and online. The chocolate liqueur helps to add a little sweet chocolate flavor. It also contributes a bit of creaminess. We like to use Godiva in this drink, but you can use your favorite chocolate liqueur. When to Make This Drink:

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Another recipe opts for 1 ounce each of banana rum (e.g., Bacardi, Blue Chair, Cruzan), melon liqueur, orange and pineapple juices, and sour mix. Peel 3 very ripe bananas and put them in a small saucepan. Add a third cup of water and a cup of sugar. Break up the bananas just enough that you can move the liquid through the pan. Let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. It will be foamy, but that’s normal. Turn off the heat and let cool. Strain into a clean glass jar and store in the fridge. It makes about a cup of syrup.

With: Gold rum, crème de banane liqueur, oloroso sherry, falernum, white crème de cacao, orang bitters, cardamom bitters, and chocolate bitters. Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's yellow submarine recipe (created around 2002, from the "Beachbum Berry Remixed" book) is very interesting. It shakes 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/4 ounce each of crème de banane, crème de cacao, and simple syrup, and 1 1/2 ounces gold rum. Served in a tall glass, it's garnished with a pineapple and green cherry. Thanks to The Beatles' hit song, you can imagine how popular a name like "yellow submarine" is in the bar world. (There's also some connection to the USS Parche, a U.S. Navy submarine.) While this is a great recipe, there are a few more you might want to try as well. We say: Banana notes often found in whisky enhanced with a generous splash of banana liqueur. Don't expect a sweetie, despite the liqueur, this remains a dry spirituous old fashioned. Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed below instead of the alcoholic ones.Go crazy with garnishes. We added a simple banana slice to the glass rim. But you could really ramp this up by adding some whipped cream on top of the drink or adding a cinnamon sugar rim as well. Immerse yourself in the tropical vibes as you drink a Hawaiian Screwdriver—with each refreshing sip, the flavors of this delicious recipe will whisk you away to a blissful Hawaiian paradise!

Imagine yourself strolling along a picturesque Hawaiian beach, feeling the warm sand beneath your toes while the sun gently sets over the sparkling ocean… In addition to the classically beautiful and romantic ambiance of the vineyard and winery itself, Robert Mondavi Winery has just opened the doors to a sparkling new downtown tasting room, Arch & Tower. Located in the historic Borreo Building at 930 3rd Street, Arch & Tower is a bright new jewel in the Napa crown. Pairing a gorgeous juxtaposition of old architecture and richness with an edgy yet inviting modern flair, this new hot spot is about to take Napa by storm. The venue is relaxed yet elegant, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the Napa River, often peppered with gondolas sparkling in the sunset. Inside, the finishes are masculine and warm, inviting you to sink in, get comfortable, and enjoy. Don’t forget that there are great aged spirits, too. When it comes to banana, these usually come in rum form, and the they’re worth playing around with as you dial in your drinks and preferences. The place is truly spectacular, a simultaneous testament to both Robert Mondavi Winery's history and its future, extending its reach to not only the more experienced wine drinker but now, the younger taster, new to the art of wine and enthusiastic to jump into this world Robert Mondavi Winery has created.Use banana flavored vodka. Split the vodka in half and use .75 oz of banana vodka and 0.75 oz of vanilla vodka. We say: Smoky whisky-laced, rich, delicately herbal banana. Not as challenging as this drink sounds and considerably tastier. It was easy and fast. The only thing that took any time was straining it, but even that took no more than about 3 minutes. How to Make the Banana Old Fashioned Banana Old Fashioned

With: Jamaican aged blended rum, gold rum, crème de banane liqueur, crème de mûre liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine syrup.While very adamant about keeping in the spirit of neighborhood camaraderie by encouraging guests to enjoy dinner at any of downtown Napa's impressive restaurants, Arch & Tower's chef Jeff Mosher is presenting some delicious bites that pair perfectly with your selected tastings. Depending on your appetite, you can select from the menu one of four tastings, varying in wines as well as different assortments of food pairings. And we're here to tell you - they're all delicious. Use whipped cream vodka. Whipped cream vodka can be substituted for vanilla vodka due to the fact that they both have very similar flavors. With: Speyside single malt whisky, lemon juice, crème de banane liqueur, Islay single malt peated scotch whisky, Yellow Chartreuse liqueur, cinnamon syrup and pimento dram liqueur. With: Banana, cachaça, gold rum, crème de banane liqueur, corn liqueur, fino sherry, lime juice, and saline solution. Combine flavored syrups and non-alcoholic rum substitutes such as Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, or Strykk Not Vanilla Vodka.