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Top Banana

Top Banana is an alcoholic cocktail built on Vodka. It leans sweet and banana. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 15.6% ABV and roughly 189 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.6% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

189 kcalCalories
15.6%ABV
15.3gSugar
19.5gCarbs
1.04Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetBanana

Supporting notes

TropicalCitrusTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • TropicalSuggested from its tropical and banana notes.
  • SummerSuggested from its tropical and citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tropical FoodSpicy FoodGrilled Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Juice2.0 oz

Pineapple JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; reduce sweetener if the drink becomes too rich.
What changes
Pineapple juice can replace orange juice when a more tropical result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Grapefruit JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and consider adding a little sweetener.
What changes
Grapefruit juice is not a neutral substitute for orange juice; it makes the drink sharper and more bitter.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Top Banana?
The Top Banana is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 189 calories.
What does a Top Banana taste like?
Top Banana has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Banana, Tropical, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Top Banana?
Top Banana pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Top Banana?
The Top Banana has an ABV of approximately 15.6%. That's approximately 1.04 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 189 kcal, 15.3g sugar, 19.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Top Banana typically served?
Top Banana is often suggested for Summer, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Top Banana?
If you enjoy Top Banana, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Top Banana at home?
Yes. The Top Banana uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Top Banana with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.