Pisang Ambon facts for kids
This page is about a type of liqueur. For the banana cultivar known as Pisang Ambon in Indonesia, see Gros Michel banana.
| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lucas Bols B.V. |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Introduced | 1948 |
| Alcohol by volume | 21.0% |
| Proof (US) | 42 |
| Colour | Bright green |
| Flavour | Banana |
Pisang Ambon is a special kind of sweet drink called a liqueur. It is made by a company in the Netherlands called Lucas Bols. This drink is famous for its strong banana taste. It also has hints of other tropical fruits. You can easily spot it because of its bright green color!
The recipe for Pisang Ambon comes from an old Indonesian drink. There is also a purple version of this liqueur. It is called Pisang Ambon Guaraná Lime.
Where the Name Comes From
The name "Pisang Ambon" has a cool story behind it.
- "Pisang" means "banana" in both the Indonesian and Malay languages.
- "Ambon" is the name of a city in Indonesia. This city was once a Dutch colony.
So, "Pisang Ambon" is the Indonesian name for a type of banana called the Gros Michel banana. Even though the name includes "Ambon," the banana's name actually comes from a Javanese word for "smell," not from the city itself.
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