Chiang Mai Cocktails

Everyone has heard of a "Singapore Sling", one of the most famous cocktails in the World. Here we have some recipes for lesser known but equally delicious Chiang Mai cocktails, which utilize exotic tropical Thai fruits.

Lanna Sunrise

Many people enjoy an aperitif before dinner so you may want to give this a try or make a whole pitcher and forget dinner.

2	2	Ripe mangos, peeled and sliced
125 ml	5 Fl Ozs	Tequila
50 ml	2 Fl Ozs	Triple Sec
25 ml	1 Fl Oz	Grenadine
75 ml	3 Fl Ozs	Lime or lemon juice
6	6	Ice cubes, crushed
		Lemon or lime slices for garnish

Bung the lot into the blender and whiz until all the ice is crushed. Pour into a nice glass and garnish with a lemon or lime wheel

Chiang Mai Slammer

Yet another way to put off making dinner.

125 ml	5 Fl Ozs	Vodka
		Juice of 2 oranges
1	1	Small ripe Papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
1	1	Banana, peeled and sliced
		Juice of 1 lime
125 ml	5 Fl Ozs	Sugar syrup (See below)
		Ice

All goes in the blender until ice is crushed and all the fruit liquifies.

Sugar Syrup
In a sauce pan place 250 grams or 8 ounces ( 1 cup ) of sugar and 300ml or 1/2 pint water heat and stir until all sugar is disolved. Let cool before using