Hyatt's Jamaican Banana

Pro tips

• Use fresh, ripe banana for maximum flavor—overripe bananas can turn the drink brown and affect taste balance.
• Chill your glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold longer.
• Blend on medium speed only; overmixing breaks down the ice cream structure and creates a thin, icy texture.
• Pour immediately after blending—the drink separates and becomes grainy if it sits.

Substitutions

• White crème de cacao → dark crème de cacao (richer chocolate note)
• Half-and-half → heavy cream (richer, thicker drink) or whole milk (lighter texture)
• Vanilla ice cream → banana ice cream (intensified banana flavor)

Equipment

blender

Can I make this drink without alcohol?

Yes. Omit both rums and increase vanilla ice cream to 3 scoops for a banana split-style shake.

What type of banana should I use?

A ripe but not overripe banana works best—firm enough to slice cleanly, sweet enough for flavor balance.

Can I prepare this ahead?

No. Blend and serve immediately to prevent the ice cream from melting and the drink from becoming watery.

What's the best way to blend this?

Add liquids first, then ice cream and banana. Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 30–45 seconds.