Banana Boat Breeze

Tropical & Tiki Drinks • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Banana Boat Breeze cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur, Fresh pressed pineapple juice, Cranberry juice, Rose's lime cordial in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.25 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.50 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
2.00 fl oz Cranberry juice
0.50 fl oz Rose's lime cordial

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fill Collins glass with ice
Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with pineapple wedge

Cocktail Description

The Banana Boat Breeze takes the familiar tropical cocktail formula and transforms it with a sophisticated banana twist that's surprisingly elegant.

This refreshing highball combines the clean profile of Plantation 3 Stars rum with the rich, authentic flavor of Giffard's banana liqueur, creating a cocktail that's both familiar and novel. Fresh pineapple juice provides bright acidity while cranberry adds a tart backbone, with Rose's lime cordial tying everything together with a hint of sweetness. It drinks with a smooth, fruit-forward profile that balances sweetness and acidity beautifully, offering pronounced banana notes without veering into overly sweet territory. Perfect for poolside sipping or as a welcome drink at summer gatherings, the Banana Boat Breeze is remarkably simple to make despite its complex flavor profile. It pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood, particularly shrimp or mahi-mahi, and stands up nicely to spicy Caribbean dishes where its cooling properties can shine.