sidsanuk Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Guys, I was reading the history of the main Thai drinks companies recently and read a bit about Mekong, how it is really a rum and a common drink UPC. I have never drunk it and nor has my wife. Last trip we grabbed a bottle to bring back with us as I thought it might make an interesting change / novelty at home (for me not her). Can anyone advise me how and when it is normally drunk. Yeh Yeh, OK. I can hear it now. "Whilst lying face up in the gutter". (at room temperature) Serious question. Is it generally in the place of beer on a night out. With meals? What is it normally mixed with? With ice? Just curious to try the authentic use / mix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 my advice is to only drink it when you run out off other booze.... and be sure you never run out of other booze. a friend of mine bought be some once a long time ago, and unfortunately I ran out of other booze too much, so I ended up finishing it. i just hear it has some nasty chemicals in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 We fairly regularly go to various Thai outdoor restaurants, particularly in the Narathiwas/Rachada area. Many, if not most, of the groups have some sort of whisky being served. On rare occasions I will see a group drinking it. Seems they mostly go for blended whiskey of various brands/price. I think it is generally either straight with water on the side, or on ice, mixed with soda or water, just like the other whiskeys. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirtlifter Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 IN THE VILLAGES PEOPLE LIKE TO POUR A BIT INTO GLASS THEN TOP UP WITH RED CORDIAL AND ICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Me, Well 2 shots straight. No ice or soda. Chuk Dee and down the hatch in one swift drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 with ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 very seldom, Thais drink this straight. usually with ice and soda... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Ask Mekong Kurt, he should know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 He drinks it with Coke and an Underberg chaser! Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Sangsom is maybe a better alternative to Mekong. I suggest mixing Mekong with soda, the taste and smell are awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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