Banana Faux-lada

Vino Girl's Note:

I came up with this when I wanted to use up a couple of ripe bananas and I was in the mood for a Colada type drink. I didn't want to use cream of coconut or coconut milk, so this is the result. It still has the same sort of taste, but is much lighter. Since I am not a big fan of heavy creamy drinks, I actually like this better!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 fluid ounces light rum
• 4 fluid ounces malibu coconut rum
• 2 fluid ounces lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• ice
• sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
• maraschino cherry (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine light rum, Malibu, lime juice, sugar, bananas, and coconut in blender jar; blend until smooth.
2. Add enough ice to fill the jar and blend again until smooth.
3. Pour into hurricane glasses and garnish with coconut and cherries.

Reviews

[guppyheart]

The shredded coconut left a slightly grainy texture despite long blending, but it was pretty minor and the taste was fabulous. I too like this much better than the heavier creamier version.