Wine ChoicesSimilar to the Royal Thai Kir, this Mango Bellini is a bit fruitier. The lemon juice helps to balance the fruit. Whichever cocktail you choose, you can't go wrong with a combination of mango and champagne!
1–2 teaspoons creème de mango or mango schnapps
Chilled dry champagne
Pour the creème into a champagne flute and fill with champagne.
Wine ChoicesPairing wine with Thai food is not an easy endeavor because of the complexity of flavors that appear in a single dish. Sparkling wine or champagne act to quell a bit of the fire. (As does a cold glass of beer!) Slightly chilled Alsacian-style Rieslings, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc can also do the trick. If you are absolutely set on drinking red, please do. Try a full-flavored, yet fruity, wine such as a Zinfandel. Or if you want a cold glass of red, chill a bottle of Beaujolais. Its low tannins help offset the heat of the chilies.