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This bananas foster rum nog cocktail blends creamy vanilla ice cream with ripe bananas, butterscotch sauce and a generous splash of spiced rum. The flavors capture the essence of the classic dessert but in drink form, making it indulgent and festive. Cinnamon adds a warm note while the ice keeps it refreshing. With a smooth texture and balanced sweetness, it’s a cocktail that feels special yet is surprisingly simple to make at home.
Bananas foster rum nog cocktail combines vanilla ice cream, bananas, butterscotch and spiced rum, blended into a creamy festive drink with cinnamon on top.
You may also enjoy Puerto Rican egg nog, peanut butter chocolate cookies, coconut cream poke cake and drumstick pie.
Why You’ll Love It
Rich flavor: Bananas, butterscotch and rum create a decadent combination.
Easy preparation: Blend, pour and garnish for an impressive drink.
Festive twist: Inspired by a classic dessert, this cocktail feels celebratory.
Smooth texture: Ice cream makes it creamy and indulgent.
Bananas Foster Rum Nog Cocktail Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Vanilla ice cream: Creates the creamy base of the cocktail.
Butterscotch sauce: Adds caramel-like sweetness.
Bananas: Overripe bananas bring natural sweetness and depth.
Rum: Black spiced rum adds warmth and complexity. You can’t go wrong with Kraken black spiced rum for this spiked bananas foster ice cream rum nog. It’s 94 proof so, if you want something less alcoholic, choose Kraken’s black label option which is 70 proof.
Ground cinnamon: Provides spice and aroma.
Cinnamon stick: Adds a festive garnish and subtle flavor.
How to Make Bananas Foster Cocktails
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Blend base: Combine vanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce and bananas in a blender until smooth.
Add rum: Pour in spiced rum and blend again until combined.
Serve: Pour mixture over ice into a glass.
Garnish: Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and add a cinnamon stick.
Substitutions and Variations
Alcohol-free: Skip the rum and add a splash of milk for a kid-friendly version.
Gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, just confirm the rum and butterscotch brand.
Different liquor: Try bourbon or brandy for a variation in flavor.
Toppings: Use whipped cream or caramel drizzle instead of cinnamon.
Serving Suggestions
With a snack: Enjoy Cajun shrimp deviled eggs or steak and mushroom bruschetta with your rum eggnog cocktail.
With something sweet: Anything goes, from a banana muffin to one of these recipes with pecans.
With shots: Get doubly festive by pairing your bananas foster cocktail with banana cream pie shots!
How to Store Bananas Foster Rum Cocktails
Store: Best enjoyed immediately (because of the ice cream base) but you can store leftovers. Keep the mixture refrigerated for up to 2 days and pop it in the blender again before serving because the ingredients will separate a bit. It will also be a little darker in colour since the bananas will go browner.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing these.
Top Tips
Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and richer the flavor.
Chill the glasses: Cold glasses keep the drink frosty longer.
Adjust rum: Add more or less depending on how strong you like it.
Blend thoroughly: A smooth texture makes the cocktail more enjoyable.
Bananas Foster Christmas Nog Cocktail FAQs
Yes, though spiced rum adds more depth and complexity.
This spiked bananas foster ice cream rum nog takes inspiration from bananas foster, the famous New Orleans dessert created in 1951 at Owen Brennan’s Vieux Carré Restaurant. The classic dish combines bananas, vanilla ice cream and a sauce of brown sugar, butter, dark rum, banana liqueur and cinnamon, sometimes with nuts or whipped cream. Often flambéed tableside, it’s a rich treat that also makes an indulgent crepe filling.
Yes, blending ensures a smooth, creamy texture.
Spiked Bananas Foster Ice Cream Rum Nog Cocktail Recipe
Bananas Foster Rum Nog Cocktail
Equipment
- Blender or Immersion Blender
- Serving Glasses 10-Ounce
Ingredients
- 2 Cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ Cup butterscotch sauce
- 2 bananas, very ripe
- 4 Ounces black spiced rum, I used Kraken
- ice
- ground cinnamon
- cinnamon stick, for garnish
Instructions
- To the container of a blender (or an immersion blender), add vanilla ice cream, butterscotch sauce and bananas.
- Blend until mixture is smooth. Add black spiced rum and blend, once again, until combined.
- Pour over ice into a 10 ounce glass.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Chill the glasses: Cold glasses keep the drink frosty longer.
Adjust rum: Add more or less depending on how strong you like it.
Blend thoroughly: A smooth texture makes the cocktail more enjoyable.
Nutrition
Bananas foster rum nog cocktail is a creamy holiday drink that turns a classic dessert into a glass of pure indulgence. With a base of ice cream and bananas, balanced by butterscotch and spiced rum, it’s both comforting and celebratory. Cinnamon ties it all together, making this an easy yet impressive cocktail for parties or cozy nights in. Banana rum ice cream cocktails are festive, flavorful and sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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OK girl!!! I’m intrigued! This sounds so yummy!
This cocktail is loaded with ALL the good stuff. Like a dessert with a little kick to it.
This looks and sounds incredible. I will have to make this for sure. Yum!
This sounds and LOOKS delicious! I have been on a craft cocktail kick lately and am definitely adding this in for a try.
My brother-in-law introduced me to Bananas Foster many years ago, I can’t wait to share this recipe with him for Christmas! He’s also a bartender, I’m sure he could make it for the family!
This is so unique! I need to try this out.