The first in our pandan cocktail series is the Pandan Gimlet, a three ingredient classic cocktail given a Southeast Asian twist.
Pandan Gimlet – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
We’ve previously covered the Gimlet and its variations, the combination of gin and Rose’s lime cordial that has its origins in the Royal Navy. The Pandan Gimlet makes use of the pandan syrup to give another dimension to the classic cocktail, with a nutty note that peaks then lingers on the finish. For best results, a dry style of gin is recommended. A citrus-forward gin also works well but it’s best to avoid a gin with a floral profile.
Pandan Gimlet Recipe
Ingredients
- 60 ml dry gin
- 15 ml lime juice
- 30 ml pandan syrup
Glassware: coupette
Garnish: pandan leaf on cocktail pick
Method
In a cocktail shaker add gin, freshly squeezed lime juice and pandan syrup over ice. Shake vigorously until the tin is very cold and frosted. Strain into a chilled coupette and garnish with pandan leaf knot on a cocktail pick.
Next in the pandan cocktail series: Coco Pandan, How to Make Pandan Syrup, Pandan Old Fashioned
