Updated April 2026.
There is no official best banana liqueur. Banana, crème de banane, and “tropical” are flavor words. US liqueur / cordial sits under Official Bols and Giffard banana pages unused as a ranking Trade tiles often sit well under 40% — unused as official. A 1.5-ounce pour at 17% is about 0.43 of one drink. No 2026 ranking.
Related: types of liqueurs, orange liqueur, cordial vs liqueur.
Flavor vs class
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| US liqueur | Read the neck |
| Banana / crème de banane | — |
| Official brand ABVs | Neck |
| Example 17% | 0.43 if 17% |
Pour math: liqueur drinks.
More in our Liqueurs Guide.
Sources
- 27 CFR 5.150. Official Bols / Giffard banana ABVs unused as a ranking.
- NIAAA December 2025.