What You’ll Need

For the Banana Syrup:

• 2 bananas
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Cocktail:

• 1 tbsp banana syrup
• 4 oz Xtini
• Ice

To Garnish:

• Banana slice
• Sugar (for brûlée finish)

How to Make It

Make the Banana Syrup

1. In a saucepan, add bananas, a pinch of salt, water, maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla.

2. Bring to a gentle boil, then mash the bananas as they soften.

3. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

4. Once cooled, blend with an immersion blender or standard blender until smooth.

5. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate — it’ll keep for up to a week.

(Pro tip: drizzle leftover syrup over pancakes, ice cream, or even coffee.)

Make the Cocktail

1. Add 1 tbsp banana syrup and 4 oz Xtini to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake for about 10 seconds to chill and froth.

3. Strain into your favorite glass.

Garnish

1. Top with a banana slice.

2. Sprinkle a bit of sugar over the top.

3. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brûlée the sugar until it’s golden and caramelized.

4. Take a moment to admire your masterpiece — then sip and enjoy.

The Brûléed Banana Xtini is the kind of cocktail that feels special but stays simple, exactly how Xtini was meant to be enjoyed. It’s velvety, aromatic, and just the right amount of sweet, with that brûléed sugar moment adding an irresistible finish.

This drink proves you don’t need a bar cart full of bottles to make something extraordinary, just a little Xtini, a touch of banana magic, and a kitchen torch.