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.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 shots Mekhong
- 1 1/2 shots fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 shots simple sugar 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 martini-cocktail glass.
- Top off with club soda.
