We say: Not the simple sweetie the name might suggest. Made with rum, banana, spice and all things nice. Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily. Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's yellow submarine recipe (created around 2002, from the "Beachbum Berry Remixed" book) is very interesting. It shakes 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice, 3/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/4 ounce each of crème de banane, crème de cacao, and simple syrup, and 1 1/2 ounces gold rum. Served in a tall glass, it's garnished with a pineapple and green cherry.

Another recipe opts for 1 ounce each of banana rum (e.g., Bacardi, Blue Chair, Cruzan), melon liqueur, orange and pineapple juices, and sour mix. Dana Frank has authored books and numerous articles on the subject of food and drinks, with a focus on demystifying the world of gastronomy for everyday people. Her infectious enthusiasm for all things culinary makes her the perfect person to guide you through the often confusing world of gastronomy.The beverage is covered with the Hawaiian Aloha Screwdriver, but what about the rest of the courses?

Use banana flavored vodka. Split the vodka in half and use .75 oz of banana vodka and 0.75 oz of vanilla vodka. We say: Banana notes often found in whisky enhanced with a generous splash of banana liqueur. Don't expect a sweetie, despite the liqueur, this remains a dry spirituous old fashioned. Banana Vodka– if you can’t source this, substitute for Banana Rum, Creme de Banane, or Banana LiqueurWith: Speyside single malt whisky, lemon juice, crème de banane liqueur, Islay single malt peated scotch whisky, Yellow Chartreuse liqueur, cinnamon syrup and pimento dram liqueur. Combine flavored syrups and non-alcoholic rum substitutes such as Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, or Strykk Not Vanilla Vodka. With: Banana, cachaça, gold rum, crème de banane liqueur, corn liqueur, fino sherry, lime juice, and saline solution. Use either a fresh or dried banana slice for the garnish. Cut a small slit into a fresh slice so it slides onto the rim; float dried banana on the drink. Use whipped cream vodka. Whipped cream vodka can be substituted for vanilla vodka due to the fact that they both have very similar flavors.