Thai Spirit Cocktails

Five top Sukhumvit bars serving up real Thai cocktails.

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By GROVE | Sep 27, 2016

Five top Sukhumvit bars serving up real Thai cocktails.

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By GROVE
| Sep 27, 2016

The bar: Aiming to redefine Thai street food, Baa Ga Din serves a menu that’s at once familiar but full of surprises. Alongside superb small plates like the golden, partially deboned chicken wings, you’ll find a fully functioning bar whose cocktails add all sorts of Thai ingredients and twists.

The drinks: Served in a mug that resembles a Thai-style woven palm-leaf box, Mekhong Jasmine is a smooth and aromatic mix

of Mekhong, jasmine liqueur, rice water syrup and honey, garnished with jasmine flowers. We also recommend the Mekhong Thai Sabai, a fun take on the mojito, which uses Mekhong and Thai sweet basil to spice things up a notch.

26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3813

Supanniga Eating Room

The bar: Located right in the heart of Thonglor’s nightlife strip, this petite three-story shop-house serves up some of the best Thai food in town in a cozy setting of earthy tones and vibrant splashes of yellow. Their cocktails also compete with the best in the neighborhood.

The drinks: Samui Sangria is a refreshing mix of Mekhong, cinnamon syrup, orange juice and red wine finished with a squeeze of lime. For something fizzy to go with your Thai dish, try Siam Sparkling—lychee floating in a glass of Mekhong and sparkling wine. Another authentic pick-me-up is Mekhong Thai Sabai, which mixes the namesake spirit with fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, Thai sweet basil leaves and a splash of soda.

160/11 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-714-7508

Patara Fine Thai Cuisine

The bar: Patara offers artfully presented Thai dishes using quality ingredients, all inside an exquisite mansion just off Thonglor. And the drinks are no after-thought!

The drinks: P-19 is a shot combining three different spirits: Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream and Mekhong, the spirit of Thailand. The sweetness of the Kahlua and Baileys complement the strong yet smooth profile of the Mekhong, making for one powerful drink. Patara also serves another six Mekhong-based cocktails, from Thai Mojito to the wonderfully named Thonglor Punch.

375 Thonglor Soi 19, 02-185-2960

Osito Unique Spanish

The bar: Sukhumvit’s trustiest Spanish kitchen may be best known for its paella and line of tasty sandwiches, but the bar gets even more creative with cocktails bearing lots of Thai touches.

The drinks: The ‘O’ Whiskey Sour is a fun twist on the classic, comprising Mekhong, lime juice, butter caramel flavored syrup and egg white. Another standout is the Red Sangria, a tall glass made with red wine and Mekhong that’s swimming with plenty of fresh fruit. Prefer sparkling? Order the White Sangria.

Mahatun Plaza, 888/23-24 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit

Quaint Bangkok

The bar: This three-level retro hangout sits in the center of Ekkamai, surrounded by big trees and lots of greenery, with an outdoor area where they host barbecues on Sunday afternoons.

The drinks: The Mai Pen Rai Julep is a freshly-flavored blend of Mekhong, lime juice, syrup, Thai sweet basil leaves and a splash of soda—the perfect Thai-style cocktail to get your night started. The beautiful wooden bar also serves the likes of Mekhong Old Fashioned, a twist on the classic drink that replaces whiskey with the true Thai spirit.

23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1998

Mekhong the Spirit of Thailand

Mekhong is Thailand’s first and foremost spirit. Named after the famous river that snakes along the country’s border, Mekhong is renowned for its smooth flavor that blends herbs and spices for a unique taste of Thailand.

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