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Lemon-banana cider drink garnished with a lemon slice
Simple, fruity, and refreshing drink

Banana-Lemon Cider Sparkler

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
An unusual texture play: the creaminess of banana meets the fizz of cider. Blended banana acts as a natural thickener (due to pectin and starch), giving the drink body more like a light cocktail than simple cider. Lemon juice is key to preventing browning (oxidation).
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 160 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Pitcher

Instructions

1 ✓

Blend the banana with lemon juice and honey until completely smooth.

Tip: Ensure no chunks remain, as they feel odd in a carbonated drink.
2 ✓

Pour the purée into the bottom of the glass.

Tip: This will be the base.
3 ✓

Slowly pour the cider over it while stirring gently.

Tip: Pouring too fast can cause excessive foaming due to the banana purée.
4 ✓

Dust the top with cinnamon.

Tip: Banana and cinnamon are a classic duo, giving a pastry-like flavor profile when combined with apple cider.

Recipe FAQ

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

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 whole Ripe Banana
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Powder
  • 1 slice Lemon