Tempus Fugit Spirits Creme de Banane
Tempus Fugit Spirits Crème de Banane is a 52-proof (26% ABV), 750mL Swiss banana liqueur made the hard way — from real, perfectly ripened bananas macerated and small-batch distilled after an 1883 recipe, with no artificial flavors or colors. It earned 99 points from Tastings.com and 5 Stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, making it one of the most critically acclaimed banana liqueurs ever bottled. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor and have it delivered anywhere in San Diego.
- Proof / ABV: 52 proof / 26% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: produced in Switzerland for Tempus Fugit Spirits
- Production: ripe bananas macerated in neutral spirit and small-batch distilled per an 1883 recipe; deep amber color comes from the fruit itself
- Recognition: 99 points, Tastings.com; 5 Stars, F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
Bananas the Way They Used to Taste
The recipe behind this bottle reaches back to the early 20th century, when the banana was still an exotic luxury and liqueur makers chased the intensely aromatic character of old banana varieties — the kind of deep, overripe perfume the modern grocery banana can't touch. Tempus Fugit Spirits recreated it the 19th-century way: fully ripened fruit, macerated and distilled in small batches, with the amber color drawn entirely from the bananas. The result is the bartender's crème de banane — the one that actually tastes like banana rather than candy. Find more craft modifiers in our liqueurs collection.
Tasting Notes
Ripe banana leads immediately, followed by caramel, warm vanilla spice, and deeper notes of molasses and brown bread. The entry is dense and full-bodied — intense ripe banana and brown sugar, then cocoa powder, dried figs, coconut cream, and baking spice at mid-palate, peaking at chocolate-covered banana and raw vanilla. The finish is long, sweet, and creamy, trailing banana bread, toffee, and a suggestion of banana ice cream.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over ice for the full dessert effect, or in cocktails: a Banana Daiquiri, a Golden Dream, a Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, or a Banana Boulevardier. Drizzle a splash over vanilla ice cream or into coffee for an instant upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this made with real bananas?
Yes — perfectly ripened real bananas, macerated and distilled in small batches. No artificial flavors or colors; the amber hue comes from the fruit.
What cocktails use crème de banane?
Banana Daiquiri, Golden Dream, Banana Banshee, and tiki drinks generally — plus modern riffs like the Banana Old Fashioned and Banana Espresso Martini.
How strong is it?
26% ABV (52 proof) — substantial enough to carry cocktails without disappearing into them.
Once you've tasted real banana liqueur, there's no going back — order Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.