Bali’s sunsets are even more magical with a cool drink, especially the refreshing Pandan Incident. Served in a mocktail form as a welcome drink at NoKu Beach House or as a vodka-based cocktail when you want a sundowner, this signature cocktail from NoKu has a fan following of its own.
Pandan Incident
A refreshing tropical escape in a glass, this refreshing cocktail begins with a blend of cucumber, pandan leaf, and ginger, juiced to create a smooth cucumber purée with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a citrusy kick.
- 90 gm Fresh Cucumber
- 30 ml Fresh Lemon
- 45 ml Vodka
- 4 pcs Fresh Kamangi Leaves
- 30 ml Fresh Pandan
- 10 ml Fresh Kamangi Leaves
- 6 cubes Ice
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To prepare, add ice into a universal glass. NoKu prefers a slightly tulip-shaped tumbler or an unstemmed wine glass to preserve the ice longer.
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Add 45ml of your favourite vodka into the glass. Did you know that vodka is best stored in the freezer?
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In a juicer, make a puree of cucumber, pandan leaf and ginger to extract the base of this beverage – the cucumber puree. Add a squeeze of lemon
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Ensure that the puree doesn’t have too much pulp as it will leave pieces in the mouth with every sip. Puree well, and you may use a muslin cloth or sieve to get rid of chunky pulp.
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Add this puree into the prepared glass.
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Garnish with a slice of cucumber and an aromatic kemangi leaves (Indonesian basil) and serve with a straw.
Perfect for sipping under the warm Bali sun, the Pandan Incident drink brings together the island’s freshest ingredients in every sip.
