Maude's - evolved

No cool bar wear on ebay, here's a pic of the drink. 

What used to be The Summit Hotel is now a Doubletree. And what used to be Maude's is now The Met.

This makes me sad, because I feel like the chains can and do take something away that was unique and special. Here in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Plaza, there used to be a fun hotel bar that hosted Dueling Pianos and drag queen singalongs. Now it's a bloodless hotel bar.

Maude's entry features a family favorite.

Avalanche

• 1 oz. creme de bananas
• 1/2 oz. white creme de menthe
• Dash amaretto liqueur
• 1 oz half and half
• 1 peeled banana, cut in half

Place all but 1/2 a banana with crushed ice in a blender. Blend to frappe texture. Pour and garnish with other half banana.