Cavalcade Cocktails: Classic Banana Daiquiri

A version of the Daiquiri was one of the early cocktails to be served "frozen" and made use of the electric blender, a relatively uncommon appliance at the time. Fred Waring, the noted bandleader, was an investor for a "Miracle Mixer" - a blender that could be used to make frozen cocktails, among other things. The name of the company eventually changed to Waring, and the famous Waring Blendor (with an "o") began appearing behind bars all over the country.
Banana Daiquiri
1 1/2 oz light rum
1 TBSP Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz lime juice
1 tsp sugar
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and foamy.
Pour into a stemmed glass and garnish with a cherry.
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[@trentthomas241]

Heaven. A grown up's milkshake. Fun Vagas story. All the best.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Trent! That's a fun way to describe this drink! Thanks!

[@powerlinekid4296]

Ralph never seems miss a classic cocktail video.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi PLK - we always try to do one of these when he's in town. Thanks!

[@marfa1861]

My 96 yr old mother still has that very same blender...and it is still in great shape, like her!🥰

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Marfa - glad to hear your mom - and her blender - are still going strong! Thanks!

[@eileensimson3827]

Love the Background story, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Eileen - appreciate you watching and hearing my daiquiri story!

[@judyp.6753]

Hi Kevin and Ralph! Your Vegas story had me in stitches! Probably because I have a similar story 😉. I love retro cocktails and think this’ll be one I make for Friday nights with friends! Thanks guys😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Judy! I think many of us have stories like that - LOL. Cheers!

[@crystals4023]

Looks so yummy! My mom and dad have been married for 68 years. They received a Waring blendor for a wedding present and the thing still works!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Crystals - those vintage Waring blendors were very well made. Glad your parent's Waring is still going strong!

[@sharonhines9698]

Hi Kevin & Ralph! When I was 21 (now 77) my boyfriend's mother introduced me to frozen banana daiquiris on New Year's Eve 1968. Haven't had one since, but have had frozen strawberry daiquiris. Thanks for sharing. ❤😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Sharon! The strawberry version is great, too! Sounds like you have a fun New Year's Eve party in '68! Thanks!

[@crescentmoon374]

looks fabulous !!! 😋😋😋

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, crescentmoon!

[@Ladythyme]

My favorite is a nice tall frozen Pina Colada …but that look absolutely luscious

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Ladythyme - oh, a Pina Colada is hard to beat! Thanks!

[@jasonkaminski6230]

I think my first ever taste of a cocktail as a kid was a Strawberry Daiquiri which my mom would always order when we went somewhere “fancy” - served in a super tall curvy glass, I was instantly hooked.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Jason - I can see how a Strawberry Daiquiri was a great introduction to cocktails! I haven't had one in years, but it sounds good in this hot summer weather! Thanks!

[@donnaclinton5578]

This was a fun video! Enjoyed your story. Cheers 🍹

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Donna!

[@bbymks5]

Maybe I should make this my new morning smoothie 😂

[@cavalcadeoffood]

LOL - it sure would get your day started, bbymks!

[@bbymks5]

@cavalcadeoffood I mean...I have a peanut butter banana protein smoothie...just add a dash of rum, lime juice, and triple sec and I'll be set!!

[@meredithlynn]

I love your Vegas story😂😂😂😂 I have never had a banana daiquiri. Yum, I’m going to have to try this cocktail.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Meredith Lynn! Cheers!

[@KarenKayF]

Cheers! 🥂 🍌

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Karen!

[@robinrubendunst869]

Fun Fact: the vocal group that sang with Fred Waring and the orchestra was “The Blenders.” My friend’s dad sang with them through the 60s. Another friend loves banana daiquiri so much that when she goes to a bar she brings her own banana so the bartender can make one for her.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Robin - thanks for that fun fact! How cool that your dad was part of that group! I love that your friend brings her own banana!

[@nancycarabiobelanger8031]

I’m craving one now! Yum!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Nancy - these are great in the summertime! Thanks!

[@hankschrader149]

Great story Kevin and Such a cool blender! And better yet the beverage! Ralph, nice job as always behind the camera

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Hank! Cheers!

[@ngrng6856]

Cuba invented daiquiris or something similar. Loved'em. Been to Tropicana which recently closed along with Mirage. Hot days and cold drinks, - good combo/good times.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi ngrng - I think it did originate from Cuba. I miss some of the old hotels on the Strip. We had a lot of fun at the Tropicana back then. Thanks!

[@tinag1234]

Yum! I’m going to make this, this weekend.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Cheers, Tina!

[@lauren6889]

Yum, obviously its healthy too

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Yes, Lauren. That lime juice has some Vitamin C in it and the banana adds potassium!

[@trudybednarek3610]

Wonderful great cocktail 😊ps your penmanship is stellar!!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Trudy! Cheers!

[@jack6964]

Definitely going to try this!! Thanks for another great video!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, John! Cheers!

[@charlessommers7218]

Great show as always 😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Charles! Cheers!

[@conniesanchez9114]

We used to have banana cows very similar to this but I believe it has pineapple as well 😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Connie - I'll have to look that one up. I've never had a banana cow, but anything with pineapple in it sounds good to me!

[@charlestatem3099]

"Delicious" video guys! Cheers

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Cheers, Charles!

[@corey3151]

That looks delicious! Never had one, but I will be trying this recipe tomorrow for the start of the weekend! What a beautiful blendor! Truly a classic design. Do you have any malt blenders? Would like to see you make a malt or milk shake in one. Thanks for your fantastic content!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Corey! I don't have any malt/milkshake blenders. I always have my eye out for one, but the ones I've found over the years are never in working order. Thanks!

[@robinrubendunst869]

RALPH!!! KEVIN!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕🎈🎊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Robin!!

[@scooterdover2771]

Looks good, but I'm still waiting for the ice cream episode.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Scooter - me too! I've got to get my ice cream stuff out. Thanks!

[@salliemorrill2671]

I can see me having one after another as I love banana. The lime, however, really surprised me. What was it's purpose? To cut the overall sweetness just a bit? Good bartender episode. Hi Ralph.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Sallie - the lime helps to balance the sweet. Actually, Ralph said he would have skipped the lime. In a traditional daiquiri, lime juice is used. Thanks!

[@SomeWhereOverTheRainbow1]

What is three radio station you play music on Saturday? I thought you said you'd post it in the description and I must be blind because I don't see it 😂

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Rainbow - sorry, I forgot to add the link, but it's there now. I put the link all the way at the bottom in the description. Thanks for the reminder!

[@martinrheaume5393]

That's what Fredo orders in Cuba in the Godfather II. Fredo: "How do you say banana daiquiri in Spanish?" Michael: "Banana daiquiri."

[@cavalcadeoffood]

LOL! Great line! Thanks, Marty!