Banaquiri

1 1/2 oz silver rum

1/2 large banana

1/2 oz lime juice

1 tsp simple syrup

1/2 oz maraschino liqueur

1 cup crushed ice

1 sprig mint

1 slice banana

Special instructions:
You can use this recipe to make any kind of fruit daiquiri. Just substitute 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) of fruit (such as melon, peaches, strawberries, apricots, litchis, kiwi or mango) for the banana. If you like, you can also replace the maraschino with a complementary liqueur or brandy (Midori with melon, peach brandy with peaches, etc.). Garnish with the mint sprig and a piece of whatever fruit went into the mix, skewered on a cocktail pick. Blend the rum, banana, lime juice, syrup, maraschino liqueur and ice in an electric blender until smooth, about 15 seconds. Pour into a large cocktail glass or old-fashioned and garnish with the mint sprigs and skewered banana slice.