Chocolate Banana Irish Cream Cocktail

Name: Chocolate Banana Irish Cream Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz Irish cream liqueur; 1/2 oz half-and-half; 1/2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream; 1/2 sliced Ripe banana; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; Maraschino cherry and banana chunk on cocktail pick, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles [Garnish]; Maraschino cherry and banana chunk on cocktail pick, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles [Garnish]

This Chocolate Banana Irish Cream Cocktail is a rich, creamy dessert drink made with Irish cream liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and fresh banana, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. It's a smooth, indulgent sipper that tastes like dessert in a glass.

🏷️Equipment: hurricane glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz Irish cream liqueur
1/2 oz half-and-half

1/2 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

1/2 sliced Ripe banana

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Maraschino cherry and banana chunk on cocktail pick, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Process ingredients with 1 cup crushed ice in blender until smooth.
2
Pour into hurricane glass.
3
Garnish with skewered cherry and
4
banana, and top with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chill your glass beforehand to slow melting and keep the cocktail cold longer.
Slice the banana just before blending to prevent oxidation and browning.
Blend on low speed for 10–15 seconds to avoid over-mixing, which breaks down the ice cream and creates a thin, soupy texture.
Add chocolate sprinkles and whipped cream immediately after pouring to prevent them from sinking into the drink.

Substitutions

Irish cream liqueur → crème de cacao or coffee liqueur (changes flavor profile but maintains creaminess)
Half-and-half → heavy cream or whole milk (adjusts richness and texture)
Vanilla ice cream → salted caramel or chocolate ice cream (complements the banana and chocolate sprinkles)
Vanilla extract → 1/4 tsp almond extract or omit entirely (reduces redundancy if using flavored ice cream)