This creamy blended coffee cocktail takes its cues from banana coffee, a popular mix of morning joe and frozen banana. Bold cold-brew coffee concentrate takes well to the earthy, softly smoky flavors of mezcal, cinnamon, and vanilla, and the frozen banana adds luxurious texture and a touch of sweetness to the drink. Serve at brunch with French Toast Casserole or a basket of muffins, or spin up a round as a vacation afternoon pick-me-up. Be sure to start with ripe bananas—whenever they start going spotty, just peel and stash in your freezer.
What you’ll need
Vitamix Blender
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Pyrex 4-Cup Measuring Cup
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Recipe information
Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Blend 2 frozen ripe bananas, 10 oz. cold-brew coffee concentrate, 6 oz. whole milk, 3 oz. mezcal, 2 tsp. dark brown sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, and a large pinch of kosher salt in a blender until smooth and creamy. Divide cocktail among rocks glasses.
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