Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, located on the second floor of the renowned 100 Mahaseth Restaurant on Mahaseth Road, Bangkok, was founded by Ronnaporn "Neung/Ronny" Kanivichaporn, a multi-award-winning bartender and Bacardi Legacy World Champion 2019, along with Chennarong "Janz" Bhumichitr, Chef Chalee Kader, Chef Randy Noprapa, and Nichapa Mungpien. It quickly rose to fame and became one of Bangkok's renowned bars after its opening in 2022. The bar's sustainable and tasty cocktails have been the talk of the town, and in the year 2023, the bar received the Best New Opening by London Essence award and was ranked number 22 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 list. The bar made it to the list in 2024 again at number 18.
Expanding on its highly praised Resourceful Cocktail concept, Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar has launched the latest iteration of its menu, which ingeniously employs the nose-to-tail approach in crafting its cocktails. This innovative technique not only highlights an array of unique ingredients but also minimizes waste by using every part of the featured components. Each drink is meticulously crafted to offer a delightful and sustainable experience, allowing patrons to savour original flavours while supporting an eco-conscious ethos.
Bee is a distinct cocktail that artfully combines beeswax's natural richness, pollen's floral sweetness, and mead's honeyed complexity. This innovative drink features a harmonious blend of three spirits: the smooth warmth of whisky, the smoky depth of mezcal, and the refreshing brightness of gin. To elevate its flavour profile, it is enhanced with three additional modifiers: the nutty sweetness of amaretto, the vibrant zest of fresh lime, and a touch of effervescence from bubbles. The drink is topped with foam made from makwean, a cousin to Sichuan pepper, for citrusy and peppery sensations. The result is an intricate and flavourful cocktail that celebrates and showcases the unique contributions of bees, making it not only delectable but also a tribute to their remarkable role in nature.
Bamboo is an intriguing beverage crafted from a blend of unique ingredients that celebrate the essence of this versatile plant. It begins with grilled bamboo vodka, which is distilled from the charred fibres of bamboo, imparting a smoky flavour profile that sets the stage for the drink. To enhance its complexity, pickled bamboo shoot brine is added, providing a tangy and slightly savoury note that complements the vodka's richness. Finally, bamboo leaf vermouth contributes a fragrant herbal touch, infusing the mix with refreshing green undertones. Together, these components create a harmonious drink that not only showcases the distinctive qualities of bamboo but also offers a delightful tasting experience.
Guava is an exquisite cocktail crafted from gin infused with the guava plant's fragrant leaves, lending the drink a vibrant green flavour profile. The infusion draws out the guava leaves' essential oils and aromatic qualities, creating a refreshing and herbaceous base. This speciality gin is then expertly blended with a house-made liqueur made by clarifying ripe guava juice mixed with smooth vodka. This combination not only enhances the fruity sweetness of the guava but also adds a silky texture to the drink. To elevate the presentation and aroma, the cocktail is elegantly garnished with a fresh guava leaf, adding an inviting touch and a hint of natural fragrance to the experience.
Taking cues from the exotic Thai local street food, Worm is an innovative concoction that meticulously incorporates three types of worms: silk, bamboo, and sago. Each ingredient contributes to the drink's unique profile, offering a rich tapestry of flavours. The silkworms introduce a subtle sweetness, while the bamboo worms add a delightful nuttiness, and the sago worms provide a hint of floral undertones. Together, these elements create a bold and adventurous drink that captivates the palate, showcasing the unexpected yet harmonious interplay of flavours inspired by culinary traditions.
Lotus is an enchanting cocktail that wonderfully captures the essence of the lotus flower, offering drinkers a refreshing and unique experience infused with its delightful flavours and aromas. This exquisite drink is meticulously crafted from a harmonious blend of ingredients: lotus pollen brandy, fragrant lotus leaf vermouth, and sweet lotus seed orgeat, all forming a smooth base. A drizzle of aromatic lotus petal syrup adds a touch of delicate sweetness, while a splash of zesty lemon juice brightens the drink's overall character. To elevate its complexity, a hint of Thai blossom water brings in an exotic floral note. The cocktail is elegantly finished with a crisp slice of lotus root, which adds both texture and visual charm.
Corn, the innovative cocktail, is expertly crafted using a base of dried corn that is infused into a smooth, rich bourbon. This unique foundation is complemented by a distinctive cornsilk vodka, which adds a silky texture and subtle sweetness. To elevate the drink further, a layer of corn husk-smoked corn milk is incorporated, providing a smoky depth and a hint of earthiness. Each glass is artfully garnished with dried corn, adding a striking visual element and a touch of rustic charm to this creative beverage.
Grape draws its inspiration from natural wine, showcasing a blend that highlights the flavours of its core ingredients. This cocktail features grape leaf brandy, which brings a deep, aromatic quality to the drink, complemented by the effervescence of grape juice kombucha that adds a refreshing twist. The richness of raisin juice infuses a hint of sweetness, while the complexity of red tea contributes earthy undertones, creating a harmonious balance. Together, these elements result in a cocktail that not only celebrates the essence of grapes but also invites a delightful exploration of taste and texture.
Longan is a remarkable drink that features a captivating blend of aged rum, smooth vodka, artisanal local whisky, and fragrant elderflower. This cocktail presents a profile that evokes the rich, complex flavours of an Espresso Martini but with a unique twist. The infusion of dried longan fruit adds a subtle sweetness, while the smoky essence of longan wood infuses the drink with warmth and depth. To elevate the experience further, the tangy bitterness of roasted longan seed tea provides a delightful contrast, creating a multi-layered tasting experience that lingers on the palate. Perfectly crafted, this beverage promises not only to satisfy but also to transport drinkers to a realm of diverse and harmonious flavours.
Orange No. 2 is an enhanced rendition of the bar's first Orange cocktail, offering a more complex flavour profile. This drink is crafted using a house-made orange vermouth, which infuses the cocktail with a rich, aromatic base. Adding dried orange peel gin adds a layer of botanical depth and a subtle bitterness that complements the sweetness. To elevate the citrus notes, a distillate orange juice syrup is incorporated, providing a concentrated and vibrant orange flavour. The cocktail is elegantly garnished with pickled onion and black olive, adding a surprising contrast of tanginess and depth while enhancing the overall visual presentation. This thoughtful combination of ingredients makes Orange No. 2 a sophisticated and delightful choice for citrus lovers.
The new lineup of cocktails at Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar is truly exceptional, showcasing a creative blend of flavours and innovative mixology techniques that are sure to impress any palate.
Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar
Hours: TUE - SUN, 17:00 - 00:00 Hours
Location: 100 Maha Set Rd, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
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