By : Laughing Camel-Tickler

ARTICLE SUMMARY: Drinkable desserts are becoming one of the hottest trends in the culinary world. These creative cocktails can be a terrific way to impress your guests and leave a lasting impression at your next party.

Putting A Contemporary Twist On Traditional Treats

Banana Baileys Split

(Baileys Foster)

Serves 1

1/2 medium-size ripe banana

2 oz. Baileys Irish Cream with a hint of Caramel

1/2 oz. Myers's dark rum

1 scoop (2 oz.) vanilla ice cream

Dusting of freshly ground nutmeg

1 ice cube

Finely ground chocolate or powdered hot chocolate mix

1 candied or maraschino cherry

Whipped cream

Rim a well-chilled, oversized martini glass in ground chocolate or hot chocolate mix. Overturn the glass and put the cherry in the bottom. Peel and slice half of the banana. Thoroughly blend together the banana, Irish Cream, rum, ice cream, nutmeg and ice cube. Pour into glass and top with whipped cream and a banana slice.