Why pandan is becoming a bartender favorite

Why pandan is becoming a bartender favorite

Over the past few years, pandan has quietly emerged from a traditional Southeast Asian ingredient into one of the most exciting flavors behind the bar. From cocktail bars in Amsterdam and Berlin to venues in San Francisco, Copenhagen, and Sydney, more bartenders are...
What is Tamarind?

What is Tamarind?

What is Tamarind! Some ingredients instantly stand out because of their color or aroma. Tamarind stands out because of its flavor. Sweet, sour, fruity, tangy and slightly savory at the same time, tamarind has been part of cuisines and drinks around the world for...
What is Rujak?

What is Rujak?

Indonesia’s Bold Balance of Sweet, Sour and Spice What is rujak? Some dishes are more than food. They are memories, street culture, childhood and tradition brought together into one flavor experience. In Indonesia, one of the best examples of this is rojak, also...
What is Rempah and why does it matter in cocktails

What is Rempah and why does it matter in cocktails

In the world of flavor, some concepts go beyond a single ingredient. Rempah is one of them. For bartenders and flavor-driven creators, understanding rempah opens the door to a deeper, more layered approach to cocktails, one that connects taste, memory, and culture....
From Asian Kitchens to Modern Cocktail Bars

From Asian Kitchens to Modern Cocktail Bars

The Rise of Pandan Behind the Bar For centuries, pandan has been one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved culinary ingredients. Across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Birma and the Philippines, pandan leaves are used to infuse rice, desserts and drinks with their...
What is Pandan?

What is Pandan?

What is Pandan? Pandan is a tropical leaf used widely in Southeast Asian cooking and baking. It is loved for its distinctive aroma, fresh green color, and versatile flavour profile. Many people describe pandan as soft, fragrant and slightly sweet, with notes...