Winter Wonderland – Pandan Liqueur Cocktail
The Winter Wonderland is a festive pandan liqueur cocktail created by Marc Pieplenbosch from team Bandoeng’22. Designed as a holiday drink, this cocktail combines creamy textures with the warm aromatic flavour of pandan.
Made with Bandoeng’22 pandan liqueur, vodka, amaretto and double cream, the cocktail develops a smooth and indulgent character. Pandan is often described as the “vanilla of Asia”, bringing subtle notes of vanilla, coconut and toasted nuts to cocktails.
With its snowy white appearance, coconut rim and red currant garnish, the Winter Wonderland cocktail is a perfect drink to celebrate the winter season and festive gatherings
A warm and joyful drink
To wrap up the year, we present a creation from Marc Pieplenbosch, team Bandoeng’22. When asked what he would serve his guests during the holidays, Marc envisioned a soft, sweet white cocktail that highlights the nutty notes of Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur.
Inspired by the beauty of winter, this cocktail is a visual delight—a snowy white drink with a rim of grated coconut and a festive garnish of powdered sugar on a sprig of red currants. It’s the perfect choice to celebrate the Christmas season.
Why pandan works well in creamy cocktails
Pandan is widely used in Southeast Asian desserts and sweet drinks. Often compared to vanilla, pandan pairs beautifully with creamy ingredients such as coconut milk, cream and condensed milk. When used in cocktails, pandan liqueur adds aromatic sweetness and a distinctive tropical flavour.
Winter Wonderland – Pandan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
30 ml (1 oz) Vodka
30 ml (1 oz) Amaretto
30 ml (1 oz) Double Cream
30 ml (1 oz) Bandoeng’22 Pandan Liqueur
Grated coconut
Method of Preparation:
1. Moisten the rim of a long drink glass with a lemon wedge and coat it with grated coconut.
2. Fill the glass carefully with ice.
3. Combine vodka, amaretto, double cream, and Bandoeng’22 in a shaker with ice cubes.
4. Shake well and strain into the prepared long drink glass.
5. Garnish with a sprig of red currants and a light dusting of powdered sugar for a magical winter touch.
Enjoy this festive creation with your loved ones and let the Winter Wonderland Cocktail set the tone for a warm and joyful end of December.
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.
