Sang Som - fave mixer?

[NewbieInBangkok]

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 ????

[kingofthemountain]

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

 

[Jip99]

  On 12/17/2019 at 7:40 PM, 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

 

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Lemon or manow?

[kingofthemountain]

  On 12/17/2019 at 7:43 PM, Jip99 said:

 

Lemon or manow?

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

[Jip99]

  On 12/17/2019 at 7:44 PM, kingofthemountain said:

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

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

[kingofthemountain]

  On 12/17/2019 at 7:46 PM, Jip99 said:

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

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I take your word for it

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

[jastheace]

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

[moontang]

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...

[NewbieInBangkok]

  On 12/18/2019 at 5:11 PM, 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...

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

[kingofthemountain]

  On 12/18/2019 at 6:11 PM, NewbieInBangkok said:

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

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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

[dddave]

"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.

[MadMuhammad]

Sang Som, soda and fresh lime 

[SiSePuede419]

Ketamine, X and mushrooms. ????

[Andycoops]

Pepsi.

[andychk]

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

[spetersen]

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

[Caine]

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

[Max69xl]

  On 12/18/2019 at 6:11 PM, NewbieInBangkok said:

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

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

[Gandtee]

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

[clearance]

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

[thailand49]

  On 12/18/2019 at 6:11 PM, NewbieInBangkok said:

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

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_{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!}

[tom in bangkok]

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?

[tom in bangkok]

  On 12/19/2019 at 10:11 AM, clearance said:

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

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

[clearance]

  On 12/19/2019 at 1:17 PM, 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)

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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.

[PatOngo]

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

[jastheace]

  On 12/19/2019 at 8:04 PM, PatOngo said:

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

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agree, but via the liver and kidneys

[blackcab]

  On 12/18/2019 at 9:06 PM, 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

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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.

[Nyezhov]

  On 12/19/2019 at 7:52 AM, MadMuhammad said:

Sang Som, soda and fresh lime 

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The Libation from the Gods.

[NewbieInBangkok]

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.

[Nyezhov]

  On 12/20/2019 at 4:46 AM, NewbieInBangkok said:

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

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Mehkong was rough. Sang Som is vintage.