Cartron Banana Liqueur
Cartron Banana Liqueur is Joseph Cartron's take on the classic creme de banana — a French liqueur made in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, from Ecuadorian bananas mashed into pulp and macerated in neutral sugar-beet distillate for roughly ten weeks in stainless steel. Filtered and sweetened with crystallized sugar-beet sugar (100 g/L), it is bottled at 25% ABV (50 proof) in 700mL. Ripe, natural banana flavor without the candy-shop artificiality — a serious ingredient for tropical cocktails. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 25% (50 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Origin: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France; bananas from Ecuador
- Production: banana pulp macerated ~10 weeks in neutral sugar-beet distillate, filtered, sweetened; unaged
- Style: French creme-style banana liqueur — rich fruit, clean finish
Burgundy's Banana Expression
The Joseph Cartron house applies the same slow-macération discipline to banana as it does to its celebrated fruit liqueurs: real fruit, long contact time, careful filtration. Ten weeks in stainless steel draws out the ripe banana character while keeping the liqueur bright and precise. Bartenders reach for it for Tiki drinks, Banana Daiquiris, and dessert-style riffs — and a splash transforms a simple rum and pineapple into something much more interesting. Browse more liqueurs or the full Cartron lineup at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the importer and Difford's Guide: deep ripe banana on the nose — banana bread, a whisper of vanilla — with a lush, creamy-sweet palate and a clean, fruit-driven finish. Nothing artificial or cloying.
How to Enjoy
Build a Banana Daiquiri with white rum, lime, and a touch of simple; float it over bourbon and ginger beer for a tropical highball; or pour over vanilla ice cream for a grown-up dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is creme de banana used for?
Cocktails — it's a staple of Tiki and tropical drinks (Banana Daiquiri, Banana Colada), and a natural partner for rum, bourbon, and dessert-style pours.
What proof is Cartron Banana Liqueur?
50 proof (25% ABV) in the 700mL bottle.
Is it artificially flavored?
No — Cartron macerates real Ecuadorian banana pulp in neutral distillate for about ten weeks.
Real fruit, French method, ripe banana in every pour — order Cartron Banana Liqueur online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.