The Best Way To Welcome Your Guest : Sabai Sabai

There is no better way to tell your guest that their presence has made a difference than by offering them a traditional drink and Sabai Sabai is the welcoming drink in Thailand.

The basic ingredient is Mekhong which is Thailand’s first domestically produced golden spirit and is often called the ‘official spirit’ of Thailand. It is named after the River Mekhong and is a combination of distilled sugar cane, molasses and rice and is flavoured with indigenous Thai Herbs.Although known as a whisky, it is in fact much closer to rum and was first launched in Thailand in 1941 and has since become their most popular spirit.

Sabai Sabai is a blend of Mekhong, lemon juice, sugar syrup, sweet basil and soda. This cocktail is served as a welcome drink to guests in Thailand and is intended to make them feel relaxed, at ease and welcome.

Ingredients

1. Mekhong

2. Lemon juice

3. Sugar syrup

4. Sweet basil

5. Soda

Take equal portions of Mekhong and lemon juice. It should be about 30 ml. Take half portion (15 ml) of sugar syrup and mix well and add a pinch of sweet basil. This is an important ingredient in this recipe. The flavour of Sweet Basil is peppery and clove like. It has a hint of mint and anise seed extract. Sugar syrup can be prepared in advance and can be refrigerated. The recipe of sugar syrup may also vary. Some people like to add herbs or spices to give it an enhanced flavour. The choice of herbs or spices is purely personal. Some like Cinnamon while others may prefer Cardamom. Herbs are also a good variant. The purpose of preparing sugar syrup in advance is to reduce a last minute panic! Finally add soda for fizz.

Your Sabai Sabai is ready to be served. It’s refreshing flavour and soothing effect leaves your guests spellbound. It is an excellent option to be served in parties as well. Mekhong is the official spirit of Thailand and since the base of Sabai Sabai is Mekhong, it is bound to leave a good impression!