David Lawrence Recipes BANANA NUT MARTINI

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BANANA NUT MARTINI

When I first moved to Los Angeles, a good friend convinced me to go on a blind date. Against my better judgment, I agreed. We met at a Tapas bar, and although I don’t remember the name of the bar, or the name of my date, I do remember this drink. I did my best to re-create it at home and other drink recipes. This is what I came up with for the banana nut martini.

Serves 1

3 ounces good vodka
3 ounces banana liqueur (Hiram Walker)
Splash of Frangelico liqueur*
Banana slices, for garnish

Pour the vodka, banana liqueur and a splash of Frangelico into a cocktail shaker. Tumble in a handful of ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and float a banana slice on top.

*Go lightly with the Frangelico. The flavor is intense and has a tendency to overpower the drink. You just want a “hint” of the flavor in the background.

This page includes a drink recipe for Banana Nut Martini and can be found with other Vodka Martini drink recipesin the book. Other drink recipes for Vodka Martini can be found throughout this website as well as in the book Boy Eats World! Eclectic and Easy Recipes Inspired From Home and Afar. The book will be available in the Spring of 2006 and is published by Lake Isle Press in New York.

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