Cocktail recipe

Pandan Colada

Pandan Colada pairs Rum with Pandan juice, Coconut syrup, and lime juice for a bright, sharply balanced cocktail with a clean finish.

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Pandan Colada

Description

Pandan gives this rum drink its distinctive green, vanilla-like fragrance, and coconut syrup makes that aroma seem rounder and nuttier. Fresh lime keeps it lively and orange peel lifts the nose. Think colada flavours in a bright sour with syrup rather than coconut cream.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Rum
  • 25 ml Pandan juice
  • 15 ml Coconut syrup
  • 20 ml lime juice
  • Ice
  • Orange Twist

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used to chill, dilute and integrate the cocktail before serving. Muddler – Useful for gently pressing herbs, fruit or sugar when building the drink. Fine Mesh Strainer – Use for a polished double-strain when citrus, fruit or herbs are shaken.

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the drink is properly chilled.
  3. Fine strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish to echo the main flavour and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Hurricane Glass
Hurricane Glass (Recommended)

A curvy showcase glass for tropical and rum-heavy drinks.

350–500 ml Tall, curved bowl with a festive silhouette.

Best for: Hurricane, Piña Colada, Zombie, Rum Punch, tropical punches.

Garnish: Perfect for pineapple leaves, cherries, orange slices, and paper umbrellas.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 minutes Easy Approx. 16% ABV 0.3 alcohol units 255 kcal Fresh ice
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