Bandoeng’22 Yuzu Highball – Refreshing Pandan Citrus Cocktail

Pandan yuzu highball cocktail recipe with Bandoeng'22 pandan liqueur

The Bandoeng’22 Yuzu Highball

The Bandoeng’22 Yuzu Highball is a bright and refreshing cocktail that combines the aromatic flavour of pandan with the vibrant citrus character of yuzu. This elegant highball highlights the balance between fragrant sweetness and crisp citrus freshness.

Highball cocktails are known for their simplicity and refreshing style. In this cocktail, the subtle herbal notes of pandan liqueur pair beautifully with the unique citrus flavour of yuzu, often described as a combination of lemon, grapefruit and mandarin. The result is a light and sparkling cocktail that is perfect as an aperitif or a refreshing summer drink.

Pandan Yuzu Highball Recipe

Ingredients

40 ml (1.35 oz) Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur
100 ml (3.5 oz) yuzu soda
Ice cubes

Garnish

lemon peel
fresh pandan leaf (optional)

How to Make the Bandoeng’22 Yuzu Highball

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour 40 ml of Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur over the ice.
Top with chilled yuzu soda.
Stir gently to combine the flavours.
Garnish with lemon peel or a pandan leaf.

What is a Highball Cocktail?

A highball is a classic cocktail style made by combining a spirit with a larger proportion of sparkling mixer such as soda, tonic or ginger beer. Highballs are known for their refreshing and easy-drinking character, making them popular cocktails for aperitifs and casual drinking occasions.

Why Pandan Works with Yuzu

Yuzu is a highly aromatic citrus fruit widely used in Japanese cuisine and cocktails. Its bright acidity and complex citrus flavour pair beautifully with the fragrant sweetness of pandan. Together they create a balanced cocktail where fresh citrus, gentle sweetness and herbal aromas complement each other perfectly.

Pandan yuzu highball cocktail with Bandoeng'22 pandan liqueur

Interested in more Pandan Liqueur cocktail recipes?

Discover more pandan highball cocktails like Bandoeng’22 Pandan Highball, Bandoeng’22 Watermelon Highball or Bandoeng’22 Ginger Highball.

Food pairing
The Bandoeng’22 Yuzu Highball pairs beautifully with fresh and delicate Asian dishes. The bright citrus character of yuzu refreshes the palate, while the aromatic sweetness of pandan complements herbs and subtle spices.

This cocktail works particularly well with dishes such as;