Pandan Iced Milk
Why this recipe works
- Clean pandan aroma: Gentle simmering draws out pandan’s grassy, vanilla-like fragrance without making the infusion harsh.
- Creamy but refreshing: Cold milk and condensed milk give the drink body and sweetness, while ice keeps it light and refreshing.
- Easy to prepare ahead: The pandan infusion can be chilled in advance, then mixed with dairy just before serving for the freshest flavour.
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Timing notes
- Chill the infusion fully: The pandan water should be cold before it is mixed with milk, which keeps the flavour clean and prevents the drink from tasting warm or diluted.
- Serve straight away: Once poured over ice, the drink is best served immediately so it stays creamy and properly chilled.
Ingredient notes
- Use fresh pandan where possible: Fresh pandan leaves give the clearest fragrance and natural green tint. Bruising the leaves before simmering helps release more aroma.
- Keep the milk well chilled: Cold whole milk gives a rounded, creamy texture and helps the finished drink taste fresher over ice.
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Sweetened condensed milk brings both sweetness and body, so add gradually if you prefer a lighter drink.
Ingredient swaps
- For a dairy-free version: Use coconut milk in place of whole milk for a richer, more tropical style pandan drink.
- For a lighter sweetness: Honey can replace sweetened condensed milk for a softer, more floral finish, though the drink will be less creamy.
Make-ahead tips
- Make the infusion ahead: Strain and chill the pandan infusion in a sealed container, then mix with milk and sweetener only when ready to serve.
- Keep components separate: Avoid storing the fully mixed drink over ice, as it will dilute and lose its creamy texture.
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Instructions
- Pour the water into a small saucepan and add the pandan leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the water is fragrant and lightly green.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve into a bowl, pressing the leaves lightly, then chill the pandan infusion until cold.
- Fill a glass with the ice cubes. Stir the cold pandan infusion with the whole milk and sweetened condensed milk, then pour over the ice and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a stronger pandan flavour, bruise the pandan leaves by tying them into a knot and gently crushing them before simmering.
- If serving to pregnant people, young children, older adults, or anyone immunocompromised, use pasteurised dairy and keep the drink well chilled.
Substitutions
- Replace whole milk with coconut milk for a richer, dairy-free style pandan milk.
- Replace sweetened condensed milk with honey for a lighter sweetness and a more floral finish.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Store the strained pandan infusion in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Mix with whole milk and sweetened condensed milk only when ready to serve, then pour over fresh ice cubes.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 35min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Thai
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