Thailand’s tropical heat can be intense, but it comes with a sweet bonus: an abundance of world-renowned produce. Inspired by this, Siam Kempinski’s 1897 Lounge has rolled out a brand-new cocktail menu called Garden of Siam, featuring 13 concoctions that put local harvests from across the country in the spotlight. Each creation is crafted with innovative bar techniques, from sous vide infusions that boost aroma and taste to clarifying methods that give a silky-smooth finish. Highlights include river kwai, a blend of gin and Ratchaburi mango; pandan garden, showcasing pandan from Samut Songkhram; and tropic thunder, made with passionfruit from Chanthaburi and cacao from Chumphon. If you skip the alcohol, there are plenty of zero-proof beverages to enjoy, such as waii with lemongrass, nawa with jasmine green tea, coldbrew fizz with lemon and orange and berry breeze with raspberry and pomegranate. Each selection is cold-pressed to lock in all the fruity goodness.
Lobby/F, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 991, 9 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan. Open daily 8am-midnight