Toddy Pairings – A Taste of Tradition
Coconut Toddy and Palmyra Toddy are light, slightly sweet, and naturally fermented drinks with tropical depth. They pair best with bold, spicy, and savoury snacks.
Devilled Prawns (Isso Baduma)
Why it works: The spice, tang, and sweetness of devilled prawns perfectly complement the smooth fizz of coconut toddy.
How to enjoy: Serve hot with fresh lime wedges and a chilled glass of toddy.
Fried Dry Fish (Karawala Fry)
Why it works: Salty, crispy fish balances toddy’s gentle sweetness.
Pro tip: Add sliced onions, green chilies, and a splash of lime juice.
Crab Curry & Toddy
Why it works: Palmyra toddy cuts through the richness of coconut crab curry, creating a coastal feast.
Serving suggestion: Serve in banana leaf bowls with rice or roast bread.
Coconut Toddy Cocktails – Try Something New
Toddy Mojito
- 60ml Coconut Toddy
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime juice
- Soda water
- Ice
Gently muddle mint and lime. Add toddy, top with soda, stir, and enjoy.
Toddy Island Punch
- 50ml Palmyra Toddy
- 50ml pineapple juice
- Dash of bitters
- Garnish: pineapple slice
Serve chilled in a tall glass. It’s a tropical party in a cup.
Bring Sri Lanka to Your Table
Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a spicy dinner night, or just a relaxed sundowner, our toddy pairings bring the island experience right to your home. Cheers to flavour, culture, and good company!
South Indian Pairings – Spices Meet Spirits
South India and Sri Lanka share deep culinary roots — coconut, curry leaves, tamarind, and heat! These classic South Indian dishes are perfect companions to our toddy.
With Coconut Toddy
Kerala Meen Pollichathu (Fish in Banana Leaf)
Why it works: This smoky, tamarind-marinated fish dish wrapped in banana leaf pairs beautifully with the mild fizz of coconut toddy, bringing out earthy, coastal notes.
Avial (Mixed Vegetable Coconut Curry)
Why it works: A creamy, coconut-rich dish with gentle spice — it complements the sweetness and light acidity of toddy perfectly.
Podi Idli & Toddy
Why it works: Spicy, dry masala podi coats mini idlis, which are crispy and salty — ideal with a refreshing toddy to cool the heat.
Tips for South Indian Pairings
Coconut toddy works well with milder, coconut-based or tangy dishes (like Kerala and Udupi cuisine).
Serve with traditional sides: appam, parotta, dosa, or just a handful of roasted peanuts or banana chips.
From Tamil Nadu to Trincomalee – One Taste, One Culture
Ceylon Infusion brings you flavours that blur borders. With every sip and bite, you’re experiencing a shared South Asian culinary heritage — earthy, spicy, soulful.
Coconut Toddy Mojito
A tropical twist on the classic mojito.
Ingredients:
- 60ml fresh coconut toddy
- 30ml white rum
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp palm sugar or jaggery syrup
- Lime wedges
- Ice
Instructions:
Muddle mint and lime with palm sugar, add rum and toddy, shake with ice. Strain into a tall glass. Garnish with mint and a slice of coconut.
Pair with: Kerala fish fry or masala peanuts.
Toddy Tamarind Punch
Sweet, sour, and subtly fermented.
Ingredients:
- 90ml palm toddy
- 20ml tamarind juice
- 10ml honey or jaggery syrup
- Crushed ice
- Pinch of black salt
- Garnish: Curry leaf sprig
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients and serve over crushed ice. The tamarind adds tang and depth to the toddy’s light sweetness.
Pair with: Andhra-style dry prawn fry or spiced lentil fritters.
Toddy Fire & Lime (Spicy Toddy Margarita)
For the heat-seekers.
Ingredients:
- 45ml coconut toddy
- 30ml tequila
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 10ml green chilli syrup (or muddled green chilli + sugar)
- Salt-chilli rim
Instructions:
Shake all ingredients with ice. Rim the glass with chilli-salt and serve chilled.
Pair with: Chettinad chicken or chilli paneer.
Curry Leaf Toddy Fizz
Herbal, earthy, effervescent.
Ingredients:
- 60ml coconut toddy
- Curry leaf simple syrup (infuse sugar syrup with curry leaves)
- Splash of soda
- Ice and a lemon wedge
Instructions:
Combine toddy and curry leaf syrup over ice. Top with soda. Garnish with a charred curry leaf sprig.
Pair with: Egg roast, mini idli skewers, or veg cutlets.
