This weekend in Denver, the Savannah Bananas, a unique professional baseball team often likened to the Harlem Globetrotters for their entertaining style, will entertain fans at Coors Field. The sold-out weekend games have created excitement throughout the city, prompting local bars and restaurants to offer banana-themed drinks and desserts to celebrate.
Several establishments are getting into the spirit of the occasion:
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Ambler (1801 Wewatta St.): Enjoy the Chunky Monkey cocktail, made from rum, crème de banane, crème de cacao, and homemade banana milk for $10, or a non-alcoholic Banana Slam for $5.
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The Corner Office (1401 Curtis St.): Indulge in a decadent Bananas Foster with beignets for $13.
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Cornicello (1800 Wazee St.): This ice cream spot will offer frozen chocolate-covered bananas for $6 each.
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Deviation Distilling (1821 Blake St.): Try their cocktails, including the Banana Stand featuring gin and caramelized banana syrup for $14.
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McGregor Square (1901 Wazee St.): At Milepost Zero, experience the Banana Stand drink with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, priced at $18 with a souvenir cup. The Original offers a creamy Banana Hammock martini for $13.
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The Nickel (1100 14th St.): Their special is Banana Caramel Challah French Toast for $16.
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Poka Lola Social Club (1850 Wazee St.): Their Hollaback Girl cocktail is a highlight at $16, while Kachina Cantina has a dessert taco filled with bananas Foster ice cream for $10.
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Rioja (1431 Larimer St.): They will serve a Bear Necessities cocktail, featuring banana-infused Scotch for $15.
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Ultreia (1701 Wynkoop St.): Enjoy the slightly bizarre Banana Entremet dessert for $5.
Additionally, Wynkoop Brewing (1634 18th St.) is celebrating with buy-one-get-one on beers featuring banana flavors, including Wixa Weiss and This Bxxr is Bananas.
The citywide celebration will continue over the weekend as the Savannah Bananas entertain baseball fans, ensuring that attendees can indulge in creative and fun banana offerings from local bars and restaurants.
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