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“Finding out that banana molecules are almost identical to those in caraway prompted this flavor exploration,” New Orleans bartender Nick Detrich says. Here, he combines caraway-flavored aquavit with banana liquer for an unusual yet satisfying drink.
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Recipe from Food & Wine Cocktails 2015
How to Make It
Step
In a cocktail shaker, combine the aquavit, banana liqueur, lemon juice and grenadine. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, shake well and fine-strain into a chilled pilsner filled with cracked or pebble ice. Pinch the lemon twist over the drink and add to the glass.