Banana Chi Chi recipe
Vodka, crème de banana, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and orange juice, stirred over ice in a highball glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Highball glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Banana Chi Chi?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Cranberry Juice
As you’d expect, Cranberry Juice is made out of Cranberries – but it also contains sugar and other fruit juices.
The Cranberry is a fruit native to North America and is recognised for its bright red colour, tart taste, and its sheer versatility.
Cranberries can be used to make a whole host of things:
- Cranberry Juice
- Cranberry Sauce
- Frozen Cranberries
- Various dietary supplements that contain Cranberry extract.
For Cranberry Juice, we recommend:
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Juice is a great mixer for cocktails because it’s tasty and packs a big punch in the flavour department.
In cocktails, Pineapple Juice is often used in more exotic, summer cocktails to help set those pool-side vibes.
And it works great!
For Pineapple Juice, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Banana Chi Chi?
Highball Glass
Highball Glasses are the most common glasses in the cocktail world. You can put most cocktails in there from the Long Island Iced Tea to a Bay Breeze.
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.
Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.
- They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
- They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
- They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.
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Recipe card
Banana Chi Chi
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the ingredients to a highball glass.
- Stir well with a bar spoon.
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Banana Chi Chi FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Banana Chi Chi?
To make a Banana Chi Chi, you need 30ml / 1oz vodka, 30ml / 1oz crème de banana, 30ml / 1oz cranberry juice, 30ml / 1oz pineapple juice and 30ml / 1oz orange juice. There’s more about vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Banana Chi Chi?
You’ll need a highball glass and a bar spoon.
What alcohol is in a Banana Chi Chi?
A Banana Chi Chi contains 30ml / 1oz vodka and 30ml / 1oz crème de banana.
Is a Banana Chi Chi shaken or stirred?
A Banana Chi Chi is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in a highball glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Banana Chi Chi served in?
Serve a Banana Chi Chi in a highball glass.
How do I make a Banana Chi Chi for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml vodka, 120ml crème de banana, 120ml cranberry juice, 120ml pineapple juice and 120ml orange juice.
