This post is intended for those 21+ years of age. Please enjoy responsibly. Frozen Banana Daiquiri
I had my fair share of frozen banana daiquiri’s on my honeymoon in Jamaica (we won’t discuss how many years ago that was let’s just say I’m into the good gift numbers). Brought over by cabana boys to the beach, to the pool, to the lobby, you name it. They were so polite it would have been rude to have not accepted them right? Right.
They were the best banana daiquiris I’d ever tasted. I’m not sure why I’d never tried to recreate them before now but I’m glad I finally did. What made me try after all those years? A beautiful bottle of banana rum.
Not just any rum. Super country star Kenny Chesney’s Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum. I have to tell you I’m pretty giddy about this partnership. I am a H-U-G-E country music fan. Like bananas (sorry couldn’t help myself). If you haven’t heard of the brand yet, Kenny (because we’re tight now I thought I’d skip the formalities of Mr. Chesney) wanted a rum that was worthy of sharing with his own friends, and with the development of Blue Chair Bay, he did exactly that. By working with one of the world’s great master blenders, Mike Booth, he was able to create a blend of true beach aged rum. This rum is even created at the Caribbean’s last true beach side distillery, right on the water!
Blue Chair Bay is available in four flavors: White, Coconut, Coconut Spiced and Banana. The White Rum is crystal clear, balanced, with gentle spice notes, and is equally at home on the rocks or in a classic cocktail like a mojito. The coconut is robust yet easy with a just-cracked-open-coconut character (all natural) and an incredibly smooth mouth feel. The Coconut Spiced Rum is the new way to spice, where cinnamon, nutmeg and clove meet beach-aged rum and natural coconut for a whole new way to experience the islands.
Sounds good right? Ready to make your own. Of course you are. Pop a few bananas into the freezer, grab some glasses and your blender and whip up a few of these beauties this weekend. Blue Chair Bay rum celebrates the anytime, anywhere spirit of the islands. One sip is a one-way ticket to the beach: an invitation to kick back, get that toes-in-the-sand feeling, and let the day gently slip into the sunset.
To know Blue Chair Bay is to know the free spirit of the islands: music, sand, friends, living in the moment and good times had by all. Who doesn’t want that? This beach loving girl sure does.
Blue Chair Bay is now available in 50 states across America, at an approximate retail price of $28.99 for a 1.75L bottle. Find out where you can purchase Blue Chair Bay rum, download the Blue Chair Bay Rum locator app from the App Store or Google Play. Connect with BlueChair Bay Rum on Facebook and Twitter and find more great cocktail recipes at BlueChairBayRum.com.
Blue Chair Bay invites you to enjoy its rums and the islands responsibly.
Disclaimer: This post sponsored by Blue Chair Bay Rum. I was compensated for my time. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.
What You Will Need:
- 2 bananas - frozen
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 teaspoon triple sec
- 1 1/2 ounces Blue Chair Bay Banana Rum
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 lime - juiced
- fresh mint to garnish
- lime wedges to garnish
What To Do:
- Place all ingredients into blender. Pulse until desired consistency.
- Divide equally between two glasses.
- Garnish with fresh mint and lime wedge.
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
I love it Paula!! Frozen drinks like this remind me also of my honeymoon in St.Lucia!!
foodwanderings says
Oh gosh I never thought of banana daiquiris and never knew a banana rum existed. BTW that honeymoon of yours, however many years ago, sounds fabulous!
sue/the view from great island says
I’m a rum girl all the way — gotta try this one.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
“Good gift years…” Hahaha! I’m sure a couple of these beauties would make me feel young again. Looks delicious, Paula!
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Oh gosh, I haven’t had one of these in ages! This is going on the list for the 4th of July weekend!
The Food Hunter says
Cheers! Sounds fabulous
Ginny McMeans says
I love your recipe and it will be perfect for many holidays!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Ohhhh yeahhhhh!!
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Paula,
I’ve never had a banana daiquiri before but used to love the strawberry variety. Delish!
Annamaria
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says
I love Kenny Chesney! This daiquiri looks delicious, too!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Oh, yes!!! My favorite vacation drink is a Banana Daiquiri with one strawberry in it. Heaven!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Take me away! That’s exactly what this banana daiquiri would do!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Well hello lovely! That sounds amazing! I’d make some for my Mom who loves bananas but am not sure they’d ever make it to her lips!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
You sold me both on the rum and the daiquiri. Wow just think I am following a blog of a woman who is tight with Kenny Chesney. Lol.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Meet me on a beach chair down by the waters edge with a couple of these, OK?
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Yumm!!! Yo know how I feel about cocktails! Have to say I have never had one with banana in it…its about time I rectify that!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I don’t think I’ve ever had a banana daquiri before… it sounds great!
Debi says
That sounds like a really great drink. I have never made my own daiquiris
Lori Grimaldi says
The drink was great, but the recipe should tell you to peel the bananas before you freeze them.