So we arrived in Bangkok a few days ago and due to extortionate prices on alcohol in supermarkets etc we decided to try the local Sang Som for a wee cocktail in the evening.  We tried it straight and with Schweppes lime-soda that we found in Big C.  It’s not bad at all was the unanimous verdict.  Are we being complacent and there is a bad hangover to come? ????

Which mixers would you recommend with it?  Especially diet versions preferred ????

2 Ice cubes, Sang som \ coke 0 (No sugar. but be careful coke zero is the black one, not the coca light wich is absolutely a fool taste)  and a fresh half green lemon pressed inside

mix a little bit and enjoy

 

1 minute ago, kingofthemountain said:

2 Ice cubes, Sang som \ coke 0 (No sugar) and a fresh half green lemon pressed inside

mix a little bit and enjoy

 

 

Lemon or manow?

1 minute ago, Jip99 said:

 

Lemon or manow?

manao, the small green ones, taste very good in the cocktails

Just now, kingofthemountain said:

manao, the small green ones, taste very good in the cocktails

I agree........except for G&T where lemons are a must.

2 minutes ago, Jip99 said:

I agree........except for G&T where lemons are a must.

I take your word for it

i don't drink Gin, i don't like it

only one thing goes with sangsom (imo) ice and soda. sorry that's two things, I've had some already. some bottles I mean. 

cutting limes wastes drinking time. and money. money that could be used to buy more sangsom.

2 bottles = hangover

3 bottles= migraine

4 bottles = suicide

Soda or coke/Pepsi...would be the only time I wouldn't do coke zero..lots of ice..half and half...people who use a bottle cap as a measurer need reeducation, but they are here...

59 minutes ago, moontang said:

Soda or coke/Pepsi...would be the only time I wouldn't do coke zero..lots of ice..half and half...people who use a bottle cap as a measurer need reeducation, but they are here...

Why not Coke Zero?  Half and half sounds good ????

2 hours ago, NewbieInBangkok said:

Why not Coke Zero?  Half and half sounds good ????

i maintain the use of the coke 0

you have absolutely the same taste as the coke classic

without the sugar and the cafein in excess

"Schweppes Manao" (bitter lemon-lime) also makes a nice mixer for Sang som.

Any mixed drinks normally made with cheap sweet rum can be OK made with Sang Som as well.

Sang Som, soda and fresh lime 

Ketamine, X and mushrooms. ????

Pepsi.

Highly recommend Pomelo juice - it completely takes the edge off the Sangsom and you can drink bucketloads of it. No hangover...

I use to mix it with Ginger Ale an a slice of lemon or lime, gives a fresh taste

Sang Som and Oxtail Soup. Lovely with Kippers and Custard rounded off with Spam and Jam sandwiches.

14 hours ago, NewbieInBangkok said:

Why not Coke Zero?  Half and half sounds good ????

Schweppes Lime Soda and in a tall glass + lots of ice. 

Grog.= Samsong palm sugar, lime juice on ice and a wee drop of water. 

If you want sugar mix with EST Cola, EST is one one the best that I tasted so far for cola cocktails.

18 hours ago, NewbieInBangkok said:

Why not Coke Zero?  Half and half sounds good ????

_{Coke zero?  what is the point Sangsom the amount of sugar in that rum Soda water for me with Ice that is the way to go!}

Pepsi max -- no question. I've had people mix equal parts soda water and coke (full sugar) with tons of ice for me and I enjoyed it, but I think pepsi max is the way to go.

 

Have you tried with ginger?

3 hours ago, clearance said:

If you want sugar mix with EST Cola, EST is one one the best that I tasted so far for cola cocktails.

EST is the worst cola on the market -- it's way too sweet and artificial-tasting. Why do you like it? (legit question)

6 hours ago, tom in bangkok said:

EST is the worst cola on the market -- it's way too sweet and artificial-tasting. Why do you like it? (legit question)

it is very subjective, I actually like the taste and sweetness of EST, and don't like Pepsi much ????

We need a poll for best Thai made Cola I guess.

It mixes really well with water when you pour it down the toilet!

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

It mixes really well with water when you pour it down the toilet!

agree, but via the liver and kidneys

On 12/19/2019 at 4:06 AM, kingofthemountain said:

i maintain the use of the coke 0

you have absolutely the same taste as the coke classic

without the sugar and the cafein in excess

 

Coca cola original and Coke zero have the same amount of caffeine (32mg). Diet Coke has more (42mg).

 

There is a caffeine free Diet Coke, but I've not seen it for sale in Thailand.

20 hours ago, MadMuhammad said:

Sang Som, soda and fresh lime 

The Libation from the Gods.

Thanks folks!  I’ll give the recommendations a bash but I’m thinking soda and fresh lime might be the way to go.  Not into sweet drinks and coke as a mixer always seems to give me a headache.  I’m pleasantly surprised by Sang Som...expected it to be rough but it’s not bad at all.

1 minute ago, NewbieInBangkok said:

’m pleasantly surprised by Sang Som...expected it to be rough but it’s not bad at all.

Mehkong was rough. Sang Som is vintage.