The Sabai Sabai is also known as a Thai Welcome Drink and features the Thai spirit, Mekhong. You can also think of this as a Mekhong Collins served neat, similar to a John Collins. The basil should be a nice touch against the sweet and sour.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 shots Mekhong
- 1 1/2 shots fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 shots simple syrup
- Finger pinch of sweet Thai basil
- Club soda
Preparation:
- Pour Mekhong and the rest of the ingredients except club soda into a mixing glass.
- Add ice and shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Top off with club soda.
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