Mekong Soda
Thailand's ubiquitous local highball combining Mekong whiskey with soda water and a squeeze of lime, found in bars and restaurants across the country.
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour in the whiskey.
- 3Top with club soda.
- 4Squeeze lime wedge over the drink and drop it in.
- 5Stir gently and serve.
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Mekong is Thailand's best-known spirit, produced since 1941 at the Bangyikhan Distillery. Despite being called a whiskey, it is actually distilled from 95% sugarcane molasses and 5% rice, making it more similar to a flavored rum. The Mekong Soda is the most common way to enjoy it, served in virtually every bar and restaurant in Thailand.
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