Cocktail Bandrek

by Editorial Staff

What is bandrek? This is a traditional Indonesian drink (more precisely, the drink of the Sund, a people living in the western part of Java). “Bandrek” is prepared from coconut milk and various spices. This recipe produces a rich and thick Bandrek.

Summary

Cook Time	10 mins
Course	Drink
Cuisine	Indonesian

Ingredients

Carnation – 3 pcs.
Juniper berries (mash) – 3 pcs.
Cinnamon stick – 1 pc.
Green cardamom – 6 “boxes” (mash)
Black peppercorns – 4 pcs.
Sugar – 4 pieces
Coconut milk – 50 ml
Milk – 75 ml

Instructions

Combine the first six ingredients in a heavy-walled bowl. Heat gently over low heat (to enhance the spice flavor).
Add 175 ml of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until 30-45 ml (2-3 tablespoons) of syrup remains.
Remove from heat and refrigerate. Combine syrup, coconut milk, and regular milk in a blender. Mix the Bandrek until smooth.
Strain into a glass of crushed ice. Garnish the Bandrek with a cinnamon stick and a cocktail cherry.

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