Foster The People: Aromatic Polynesian Kiss Bitters Recipe
Sep 18, 2025
If you love a good banana rum cocktail, this one will spoil you for all the rest. Foster The People is tropical, rich and layered with serious flavor. Rum brings warmth. Banana liqueur brings sweetness. Polynesian Kiss Bitters bring the magic. This recipe was created by the brilliant team at Black Duck Bar and it is unforgettable.
The Foster The People Cocktail Recipe
Makes one cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10-yr Rum
- 0.5 oz Giffard Banane du Brasil
- 0.5 oz Poirier's cane syrup
- 0.25 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-5 dashes El Guapo® Polynesian Kiss Bitters
- Orange peel
Instructions
- Add rum, banana liqueur, cane syrup and lemon juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until very cold.
- Strain into a coupe.
- Top with three to five dashes of Polynesian Kiss Bitters.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Flavor Profile: Tropical, Sweet, and Complex
This drink hits every note. The rum is smooth and aged. The banana liqueur adds true fruit flavor without tasting candy sweet. Cane syrup rounds it out. Lemon keeps it bright. Polynesian Kiss Bitters add floral and tropical notes that make the whole drink sing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Polynesian Kiss Bitters?
They are tropical and floral with gentle savory notes. They add depth to rum drinks, tiki drinks and anything fruity.
What does a banana rum cocktail taste like?
Rich, tropical and slightly sweet with warm rum notes and balanced citrus.
Can I make a rum cocktail without bitters?
You can, but you will miss the aromatic depth that makes a cocktail feel complete.
What is the best rum for a banana cocktail?
An aged rum works beautifully. It brings warmth and spice that complement banana and tropical flavors.
