Giffard Banane du Brsil 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, its ideal for cocktails, dessert drinks, or adding banana flair to punches and tropical mixes.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Feature Detail 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 Aroma / Nose Strong ripe banana scent, both fresh and dried banana tones; buttery banana, flambed 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

• Real banana fruit maceration ensures more depth than purely artificial banana liqueurs.

• The touch of Cognac adds sophistication: layering oak / spirit warmth beyond simple banana syrup.

• 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:

• Banana Daiquiri
  1.5 oz Light Rum
  0.5 oz Giffard Banane du Brsil
  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 Brsil
  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 Brsil
  oz heavy cream or half-and-half
  oz sugar syrup
  Shake with ice, strain, garnish with grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

• Banana Affogato
  Pour oz over vanilla ice cream, adding a drizzle of chocolate or rum if desired.