Craving a taste of Hong Kong nightlife in London? Bun House Disco in Shoreditch is transporting you back to the electric energy of the 1980s with its unique cocktails. Their menu is a vibrant fusion of classic cocktail techniques and the exotic flavors of China and Asia. This week's star? The Pandan Negroni! Let's dive into how you can make this at home.
Pandan Negroni: A Recipe for a Night to Remember
This recipe, straight from Bun House Disco, is designed for one serving. Get ready to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Pandan Gin:
- 10g fresh pandan leaf (use the green part only)
- 175ml rice gin
For the Drink:
- 25ml pandan-infused rice gin (from the recipe above)
- 15ml white vermouth
- 15ml green chartreuse
Instructions:
- Infuse the Gin: Roughly chop the pandan leaf. Place it in a blender with the rice gin and blitz until well combined. This process extracts the unique pandan flavor and color into the gin.
- Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve. For the best results, line your sieve with muslin cloth to remove any tiny particles, leaving you with a beautifully colored, dark green gin.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a tumbler filled with ice, measure in the pandan-infused gin, white vermouth, and green chartreuse. Stir well to combine and chill the drink.
- Serve: Pour the mixed cocktail into a glass and enjoy!
And this is the part most people miss... The key to a great Pandan Negroni is the quality of the pandan and gin you use. Fresh pandan leaves provide the best flavor, so try to source them if possible. Rice gin offers a unique base that complements the Asian flavors perfectly. But here's where it gets controversial... Some might argue about the perfect ratio of ingredients. Feel free to adjust to your taste!
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Linus Leung of Bun House Disco, located in London E2. What do you think? Would you try this unique twist on a classic cocktail? Let us know in the comments if you've tried it, or if you have any favorite cocktail variations!
