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Scott Flower: A Pandan Cocktail

Pandan and cacao love each other,” says Nicolas Flower of Too Soon in Portland, Oregon. The aromatic leaves of the Southeast Asian plant impart a sweet nuttiness on the palate that pairs perfectly with chocolate notes. To spotlight this cozy combo, the bar team created a stirred whiskey cocktail complementing its flavors with Dolin Blanc’s soft floral and vanilla notes. This bold sipper “leans into deep spice and warmth, lifted by an unexpected tropical note,” says Flower.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. rye whiskey (Too Soon uses Wild Turkey 101)
  • Scant 1/2 oz. Dolin Blanc
  • 1/4 oz. crème de cacao
  • 1/4 oz. pandan syrup
  • 2 dashes Bittermens winter melon bitters (or Angostura bitters)
  • Tools:barspoon
  • Glass:Old Fashioned
  • Garnish:pandan leaf

Preparation

Add all the ingredients to the glass along with a big ice cube. Stir. Garnish.
Pandan SyrupCut 1/4 cup of pandan leaves roughly into 2- to 3-inch pieces. Add 3 cups of sugar and 3 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once it bubbles, remove from heat and add the pandan. Allow to cool and then strain. Will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

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