The Virgin Banana Colada is a non-alcoholic tropical smoothie built on ripe banana, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and crushed ice. Without any rum to anchor it, the banana’s natural sweetness and creamy texture become the star. It’s the kind of drink that shows up at resort pool bars and kids’ menus, but made well — with a genuinely ripe banana — it holds its own as a tropical refresher. Blended until smooth and served with a straw.
Ingredients
- 1 very ripe banana
- 6 oz pineapple juice
- 1 1/2 oz coconut cream
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Cut the banana into chunks, and add to a blender.
- Add the pineapple juice, coconut cream and crushed ice.
- Blend well at high speed.
- Pour into a collins glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry, a pineapple wedge, and serve.
Serve In
Collins Glass
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