Pisang Ambon (100cl , 17%)

Pisang Ambon is a Dutch liqueur from those ever-talented folks at Bols, based around a recipe from Indonesia. With its core of banana notes, complemented by a herbal medley, this’ll make for an excellent cocktail ingredient…

• Description: The liqueur is known for its vibrant green color and sweet, fruity taste with clear notes of banana and hints of tropical fruits and herbs. It has an alcohol content of around 17-20%.
• Origin: Produced by Lucas Bols in the Netherlands since 1948, its recipe was inspired by an Indonesian drink and the green bananas from the island of Ambon.
• Serving: It is versatile and often used as a base for colorful cocktails (like the Blue Temptation) or enjoyed in long drinks mixed with orange juice or other soft drinks. 

• Description: In Indonesia, “Pisang Ambon” is the local name for a type of banana, often identified as a cultivar of the Cavendish subgroup. It is known for its large size, soft texture, and sweet, fragrant aroma when ripe.
• Varieties: There are several cultivars, including a “red Ambon” version that has distinctive red-purple coloration on its stem and leaves.
• Culinary Uses: The banana is commonly eaten raw or used in various Indonesian desserts, such as Pisang Roll Ambon. It has a high nutritional value, being a good source of potassium, calcium, and iron.