Shannon mustipher, author of tiki: modern tropical cocktails, has a masterful understanding of tropical flavors and combinations, and a knack for making them accessible for the rest of us. The parasol is a perfect case-in-point: its a recipe so simple that we were shocked it didnt already exist, and yet it tastes so fresh and new. Familiar, yet unexpected a mustipher hallmark. We confess that we have tried this drink with bottom-shelf banana liqueur, and it was surprisingly agreeable. For the best incarnation, though, youll want a high-end liqueur like giffards banana du bresil.