Banana Spellbinder
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with Lucardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
The Banana Spellbinder is liquid alchemy in a glass, combining unexpected ingredients into something truly magical.
This sophisticated cocktail blends the clean, crisp foundation of Ketel One vodka with the herbal complexity of Strega liqueur—an Italian yellow spirit infused with 70 herbs and spices. The Giffard Banane du Brésil adds a luxurious, authentic banana flavor that's neither artificial nor overwhelming, while fresh orange juice brings brightness and acidity to balance the sweeter components. The presentation, garnished with a premium Luxardo cherry in a chilled coupe glass, makes it an elegant choice for dinner parties or special occasions.
The Spellbinder is surprisingly easy to make despite its complex flavor profile—just shake, strain, and serve. Its taste lands somewhere between tropical and botanical, with the banana and orange creating a fruit-forward experience that's grounded by the herbal notes from the Strega. This cocktail pairs beautifully with spiced dishes like Thai curries or Moroccan tagines, where the fruit components complement the food's warm spices while the drink's herbaceous qualities cut through rich flavors.
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