Description
Thailand's first domestically produced branded spirit. Labelled 'Whisky' but actually a spiced rum made from 95% molasses and 5% rice, blended with indigenous herbs.
Restaurants serving Mekhong (Thai Spirit)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Sugarcane(Molasses)
- Rice
- Thai herbs/spices
Instructions
- (Beverage) *Classically poured over ice and mixed with club soda.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Thai herbal aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Dark rum, Spiced rum (Captain Morgan)
Pairing
Tom Yum Goong / Spicy Thai food
Trivia
[Difference] Unlike Scotch, it has a sweet caramel aroma and spicy Thai herb finish, harmonizing perfectly with spicy Thai food without clashing.
Eating tips & etiquette
Order ice and soda water (Singha Soda) at an eatery, and chug 'Mekhong Soda' like a highball.
Allergen
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