About the Recipe
The first time I smelled pandan, it reminded me of vanilla, coconut, and green leaves all at once. I turned it into a drink on a hot day with a bit of coconut water and a splash of vermouth. The result was cool, mellow, and quietly lush—like a breeze coming through sheer curtains.
Ingredients
½ oz pandan syrup (see tip)
1 oz coconut water
1 oz blanc or dry vermouth
Splash of tonic or soda
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Stir pandan syrup and coconut water until combined.
Step 2
Add vermouth and shake lightly with ice.
Step 3
Strain into glass with fresh ice.
Step 4
Top with soda or tonic and garnish.
Tips
Make pandan syrup by simmering pandan leaves with water and sugar
Use fresh coconut water for depth
Great with tropical snacks or pandan cake
Serving Tips
Glass: Lowball or coupe
Garnish: Pandan leaf knot or lime wheel
Vibe: Tropical ease, woven fans, playlist on repeat