Banana Daiquiri
The Banana Daiquiri is a tropical, frozen cocktail that blends the classic Daiquiri base of rum, lime juice, and sugar with ripe banana. It originated in Cuba and is a popular variation of the traditional rum sour, known for its creamy texture and sweet, fruity flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate drink due to the natural sugars in the banana and any added simple syrup or sweetener, with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving contains roughly 200-300 calories, coming almost entirely from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a tropical twist on a Cuban classic, often associated with beachside resorts and tiki bars. Nutritionally, while it provides some potassium from the banana, it is primarily an indulgent treat rather than a source of significant nutrients.
