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Lemon and banana cider refreshing drink garnished with lemon slice
A surprising but delightful blend of creamy banana and crisp apple cider.

Lemon & banana cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
An unusual play on textures: the creaminess of banana meets the carbonation of cider. When blended, the banana acts as a natural thickener (due to pectin and starch), giving body to the drink so it resembles a light cocktail more than a simple cider. Lemon juice is crucial to prevent the banana from browning (oxidation).
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 160 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Jug

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sulphites (cider)

Instructions

1 ✓

Blend the banana with the lemon juice and honey into a completely smooth purée.

Tip: It's important that no chunks remain, as they feel strange in a fizzy drink.
2 ✓

Pour the purée into the bottom of the glass.

Tip: This will be the base.
3 ✓

Slowly pour over the cider whilst stirring gently.

Tip: If you pour quickly, it might foam up excessively due to the banana purée.
4 ✓

Sprinkle the top with cinnamon.

Tip: Banana and cinnamon are a classic pairing; combined with the apple notes of the cider, it gives a cake-like flavour effect.

Recipe FAQ

The drink turned brown.
The polyphenol oxidase enzyme in banana causes browning when exposed to air. Only acid (lemon juice) and cold can slow this down. Prepare immediately before consumption!

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Apple cider
  • 50 ml Lemon juice
  • 1 piece Ripe banana
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon powder
  • 1 slice Lemon