Brighten up your day with the Isle of Palms cocktail. Created by Cat Cannon and Cecil Usher of Mindful Hospitality Group, this easy-to-love drink mixes rum, Maggie’s Farm Falernum, pandan syrup, and orange bitters. Topped with fresh mint and a twist of orange peel, it’s sweet, citrusy, and full of tropical flavor. Sip it and feel like you’ve escaped to an island — no travel required. If you are looking to find more great cocktails that you can travel for, check out our “6 Cocktails Worth Traveling For” article, offering cocktails from all over the globe!
What is Pandan Demerara Syrup?
Pandan demerara syrup is a sweet, fragrant syrup made by infusing pandan leaves into rich, golden demerara sugar syrup. Pandan, a tropical plant often called the “vanilla of Southeast Asia,” adds a unique aroma and a slightly nutty, grassy flavor that pairs beautifully with cocktails, desserts, and even coffee. Its deep sweetness and subtle complexity make it a great twist on classic simple syrup.
You can learn more about pandan and how to use it here at The Spruce Eats.
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Isle of Palms
Description
The Isle of Palms cocktail blends rum, falernum, pandan demerara syrup, and orange bitters into a sweet, citrusy, and subtly spiced drink perfect for brightening your day.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rum
- .5 oz Maggie’s Farm Falernum
- .33 oz Pandan Demerara Syrup
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Stir ingredients together with ice, then strain into a rocks glass. Add ice, garnish with mint and an orange peel, and enjoy!
Recipe by Cat Cannon and Cecil Usher
Photography by Dave Bryce
Glassware by Glassworks
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