When my will power has gone to sleep before the rest of my body

I have a powerful sweet tooth.  Actually I have a set of powerful sweet teeth.  In other words, I regularly hear sugary treats calling to me from the kitchen to come and have just a taste.  This happens most frequently at night.  When my will power has gone to sleep before the rest of my body and I am vulnerable to attack.  

With that in mind I have come up with a late night banana concoction (which comes in 3 versions) that is the perfect companion for late night chimps working on projects. My sister will be sharing with you a few other FTB class cocktails that are perfect for daytime drinking. 

Version #1 contains coconut rum which is bit on the strong side.  BUT, if you like coconut and want to try it I have included the necessary information below. 

 

Version #2 is the Vanilla Baboon - I think it's my favorite...

 

Version #3 is the Chocolate Monkey - it might also be my favorite...

 

Here is the recipe with variations included:

1 oz banana liqueur
1/2 oz creme de cacao
A couple of spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream for the Vanilla Baboon. Use chocolate ice cream for the Chocolate Monkey.
If you like the flavor of coconut and want to give version #1 a try add 1/4 oz coconut rum.  I used 1/2 oz the first time I made it and you completely lost the banana flavor.
Mix the banana liqueur, creme de cacao, and ice cream in a martini shaker and stir with a spoon until the ice cream is pretty much melted and well mixed.  Then add some ice to the shaker and give it a good shake to get it cold.  Strain into small glass, and sip away as you watch the FTB videos.  Warning your laughs may sound a bit "ape-ish" after 2 drinks.  Close the door so your families won't be concerned about you. 

If you don't have ice cream, use a bit of half & half instead and throw in some chocolate syrup if you want the chocolate version.  Don't have half and half?  Open a can of sweetened condensed milk and throw in a spoonful of that - add more ice to the shaker and mix it well.  You can call this version the Dulce de Monkey.  Use your imagination and do be sure and share with us any brilliant successes!

 

No drinks were wasted in the making of this post.  I tasted and consumed them all.  In the end, Chris, my husband, the egg dying expert, liked chocolate best.  I still haven't decided for sure.  I'm not quite done licking the last drop out of the glasses yet.     

Comments

[Claire]

I am reading this early in the morning (5:30 am)... my normal work week reading time. Your drinks always put me in the "its 5 oclock somewhere" mood... I think right now though, I would take a Vanilla Baboon or Chocolate Monkey -- mixed with my morning coffee!!!

[Nancy]

One Vanilla Baboon Please. Sounds wonderful.

[Leslie J. Moran]

I'll be over at the liquor store if you need me! I must stock up on supplies! Of course one would NEED to try all versions. I'm thinking I'm going to love the chocolate version by the sound of the ingredients. Clever monkey you are!

[Krams1]

I'm trying new ways! Have never posted a comment before and now I don't know what to say! Have written you an e-mail. Will soon try one of your drinks - they look really fancy. I'm more the "glass of white wine type" - which sounds more boring than it is! :) Take care

[Barbara Hagerty]

Hi Carol, I've stopped by from FTB. So glad Mary Ann has introduced her students to her sister! I'm sure we'll all be happier chimps, and healthier too! All that alcohol will ward off any germs headed our way. No summer colds in this group, but maybe a *hic* or two...

[Carol]

Barbara: Thank you for pointing out the health promoting aspect of these drinks. I feel better already!

Krams1: there is not a thing in the world that I don't like about a nice glass of chilled white wine on a hot summer night. Thanks for reminding me. I might just go have one of those now.

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