Banana Rumba

Tropical & Tiki Drinks • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Banana Rumba cocktail containing Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur, Single cream / half-and-half, Banana (peeled), Angostura Orange Bitters in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça or alternative
1.00 fl oz Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur or alternative
1.00 fl oz Giffard Banane du Brésil Liqueur or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half
0.50 fresh Banana (peeled)

Directions

Add all ingredients to blender
Add 12oz scoop of crushed ice to blender
Blend until smooth
Pour into Collins glass
Garnish with banana slice

Cocktail Description

Imagine a tropical getaway where coffee plantations meet sugarcane fields—this is what the Banana Rumba delivers in each smooth, frosty sip.

This blended cocktail combines the grassy, funky notes of Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça with rich coffee from Mr Black and the intense, authentic banana flavor of Giffard's liqueur, all mellowed by creamy half-and-half. The result is surprisingly balanced—not too sweet or boozy—with layers of flavor that unfold gradually: first the creamy banana, then the roasted coffee, finishing with cachaça's distinctive vegetal character. Perfect for afternoon pool parties or as a dessert cocktail on warm summer evenings, the Banana Rumba requires only a decent blender to create its silky texture. This tropical treat pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, coconut macaroons, or spicy jerk chicken for a delightful contrast to its creamy sweetness.