This Batched Banana Bread Old Fashioned is the ultimate make-ahead cocktail that takes banana liqueur and Bourbon (two flavors that go so well together) and mixes them with a bit of brown sugar, walnut, and chocolate to make a sweet, elegant, and nostalgic cocktail! All the cozy, nostalgic banana bread vibes in one easy-to-pour 32 oz bottle that makes up to 12 drinks.
This version stays true to the original’s cozy flavor profile: Bourbon, banana, toasted walnut, dark sugar, and just a touch of chocolate. It’s smooth, subtly sweet, a little nutty, and absolutely decadent. Better yet? It lives in your fridge for months, so your favorite cocktail is always ready when you are. It is also the perfect no-fuss holiday drink that serves and keeps a crowd happy!
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⭐ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE:
- Banana bread in a glass: Dessert vibes, bourbon-forward finish.
- Batch-friendly: Makes 12 perfect pours—no shaker, no stress.
- Lasts for months: Store it in the fridge and pour as needed.
Ingredients
- Bourbon: We love Old Forester 1910 or 1870 for its sweet banana notes.
- Banana Liqueur: Adds that ripe, nostalgic banana flavor. My go-tos are Giffard and Drillard.
- Brown Sugar Syrup: Deep, molasses-y sweetness that mimics banana bread crust. Made by combining 1 cup of water and 1 cup. Brown sugar.
- Black Walnut Bitters: Toasted, earthy depth that ties it all together.
- Chocolate Bitters: A subtle cocoa note that makes this extra cozy.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make it:
- Step 1: Add the 3 cups of Bourbon to a 32-ounce container via a funnel.
- Step 2: Add 2 ounces of brown sugar syrup (Syrup: 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup water cooked on medium until all the sugar has melted). Top with 1 cup of banana liqueur.
- Step 3: Add in the 25 dashes of chocolate bitters and 20 dashes of black walnut bitters. Seal and shake. Store in the freezer door. (optional: you can add up to ¼ cup more bourbon if your container allows)
- Step 4: Serve over ice and garnish with shaved chocolate and a banana chip
Tips:
- Use a 32-ounce sealable container and a funnel.
- Choose your Bourbon wisely: Old Forester 1910 or 1870 has the perfect notes for this.
- Don’t overdo the banana liqueur: This ratio keeps it cocktail-y, not candy-like.
- Chill before serving: Keep your batch cold and ready for effortless pours.
- Perfect party move: Bottle it, label it, and bring it to your next fall dinner or holiday gathering
Batched Banana Bread Old Fashioned
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cocktails 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: batched
- Cuisine: american
Description
Batched Banana Bread Old-Fashioned, the ultimate make-ahead cocktail that takes banana liqueur and Bourbon (two flavors that go so well together) and mixes them with a bit of brown sugar, walnut, and chocolate to make a sweet, elegant, and nostalgic cocktail! All the cozy, nostalgic banana bread vibes in one easy-to-pour 32 oz bottle that makes up to 12 drinks.
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
Cocktail:
- 3 cups bourbon (can add up to ¼ cup more at the end if the container has space).
- 2 ounces brown sugar syrup
- 1 cup banana liqueur
- 25 dashes of chocolate bitters
- 20 dashes black walnut bitters
Instructions
Make the brown sugar syrup by combining 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup water, and cook on medium until all the sugar has melted. Set aside to cool.
Add the 3 cups of Bourbon to a 32-ounce container via a funnel.
Add 2 ounces of brown sugar syrup.
Top with 1 cup of banana liqueur.
Add in the 25 dashes of chocolate bitters and 20 dashes of black walnut bitters. (optional: you can add up to ¼ cup more bourbon if your container allows)
Seal and shake.
Store in the freezer door.
Serve over ice and garnished with shaved chocolate and a banana chip.
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