Crème de banane () is a sweet, banana-flavored liqueur, usually bottled at 17–25%

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. It is mostly used in alcoholic drinks but also in cooking; it is an ingredient of various cocktails and desserts.

Cooking

Crème de banane can be used as a syrup on frozen desserts. In some baked dishes, it may be added to obtain a strong banana flavor.

Production

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make this liqueur. It is based on neutral-tasting, unaged grape brandy flavored by means of

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