The Dutch Colada is a tropical bartender cocktail created by Daryl Lieuw-On of The Rumah in Rotterdam. Inspired by the creamy, easy-going character of a Piña Colada, this variation brings together white rum, Bandoeng’22 pandan liqueur, buttermilk and a touch of simple syrup. The result is a smooth, fresh and slightly exotic pandan cocktail with a soft Dutch twist.
A bartender twist on the Piña Colada
The Dutch Colada is Daryl Lieuw-On’s original take on the classic Colada-style serve. Instead of following the traditional route with coconut cream and pineapple juice, he gives the drink a lighter and more distinctive direction by using fresh organic buttermilk from Dutch cows. This creates a creamy texture with a fresh, slightly tangy edge.
Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur adds the cocktail’s aromatic signature. Pandan is often appreciated for its soft, fragrant character with notes that people regularly describe as vanilla-like, floral and gently coconut-like. In this drink, those flavours work beautifully with white rum and the creamy body of the buttermilk, creating a cocktail that feels tropical, elegant and original.
That contrast is what makes The Dutch Colada stand out. It has the relaxed, summery appeal of a rum-based tropical cocktail, but also the structure and identity of a modern signature serve. For guests looking for something creamy yet refreshing, or for bartenders searching for new ways to use pandan liqueur in cocktails, this is a strong example of how versatile Bandoeng’22 can be. The current page already positions it as a signature creation from Daryl Lieuw-On and notes his unusual use of buttermilk as the Dutch element in the drink
The Dutch Pandan Colada cocktail recipe
Ingrediënten
- 40 ml Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur
- 30 ml white dry rum
- 50 ml buttermilk
- 10 ml simple syrup
- Ice
- Pandan leaf and dried lemon wheel for garnish (optional)
How to make The Dutch Colada
Bereidingswijze
- Fill a tall cocktail glass with ice.
- Add Bandoeng’22 pandan liqueur, white rum, buttermilk and simple syrup to a shaker or mixing cup filled with ice.
- Shake well for at least 30 seconds until the drink is nicely chilled and lightly textured.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pandan leaf and a dried lemon wheel if desired.
Why pandan works in a Colada-style cocktail
Pandan liqueur is a great fit for creamy tropical cocktails because its fragrant profile bridges rum, dairy-style texture and exotic flavour cues. In The Dutch Colada, pandan adds depth without overpowering the drink. That makes this recipe appealing to readers searching for a pandan rum cocktail, a tropical pandan drink, or an original bartender cocktail with Bandoeng’22. On the current page, Bandoeng’22 is already presented as the ingredient that gives Daryl’s buttermilk-based Colada variation its tropical character.
You can find Daryl on Instagram: @by.daryl
Interested in more Pandan drink recipes?
Whether enjoyed in a pandan coffee, a pandan dessert or a delicious cocktail, Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur offers a versatile flavor that bridges Asian tradition and modern hospitality. For more Pandan cocktail recipes click here.
Why bartenders use pandan liqueur in cocktails
Bartenders around the world are increasingly experimenting with pandan liqueur because of its unique flavour and colour. The aromatic pandan leaf adds tropical notes similar to vanilla and coconut, while its natural green colour creates visually striking cocktails.
Bandoeng’22 pandan liqueur was developed specifically to bring these Southeast Asian flavours into modern cocktail culture.
