Giffard Banane du Bresil Banana Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706808 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$14.40 | Model Number | 253706808 | ||
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Giffard Banane du Brésil is a lush, banana-centric French liqueur made from Brazilian bananas, gently infused and enhanced with a touch of Cognac. Sweet and tropical with a rich banana aroma balanced by buttery, complex nuances, it’s ideal for cocktails, dessert drinks, or adding banana flair to punches and tropical mixes.
Origins & Craftsmanship
| Feature | Detail |
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| Producer / Brand | Giffard, a Premium French liqueur house based in Angers, France. |
| Fruit Source | Bananas primarily from Brazil. |
| Additional Flavoring | Enhanced with a hint of Cognac. |
| Strength (ABV) | 25% ABV (50 proof) |
| Bottle Size | Standard 750 ml bottle. |
Tasting Profile
| Sense | Notes & Highlights |
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| Aroma / Nose | Strong ripe banana scent, both fresh and dried banana tones; buttery banana, flambéed banana; vanilla; caramel and a soft tropical richness. |
| Palate / Taste | Smooth and velvety: authentic banana flavor (ripe, fruity) with layers of brown sugar, subtle baking spices; hint of Cognac adds depth and slight warmth. |
| Finish | Sweet and lingering banana; the sweetness holds but gently fades to show subtle spice or oak from Cognac; never overly artificial. |
Strengths & What Makes It Stand Out
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Real banana fruit maceration ensures more depth than purely artificial banana liqueurs.
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The touch of Cognac adds sophistication: layering oak / spirit warmth beyond simple banana syrup.
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Fairly versatile: works well in tropical / tiki cocktails, dessert drinks, or even small accents in spirit-forward cocktails for banana flavor without overwhelming.
Suggested Uses & Mini Recipes
Here are some mixtures and serving suggestions to highlight its flavor:
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Banana Daiquiri
1.5 oz Light Rum
0.5 oz Giffard Banane du Brésil
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz simple syrup
Shake with ice, strain into coupe. -
Tropical Banana Punch
1 oz aged rum
0.5 oz Banane du Brésil
1 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz coconut cream (optional)
Dash of bitters
Shake with ice or serve over crushed ice. -
Banana & Cognac Flip (Dessert-Style)
1 oz cognac
0.75 oz Banane du Brésil
½ oz heavy cream or half-and-half
½ oz sugar syrup
Shake with ice, strain, garnish with grated nutmeg or cinnamon. -
Banana Affogato
Pour ½ oz over vanilla ice cream, adding a drizzle of chocolate or rum if desired.
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