Malaysian Alcoholic Beverages

Langkau is a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage from Malaysia, particularly associated with the indigenous communities in Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It is similar to other rice-based spirits found in Southeast Asia, such as l... READ MORE

Tuak is a traditional rice wine commonly found in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, particularly among indigenous communities in Sarawak, Sabah, Sumatra, and the Visayas. It is made by fermenting glutinous rice with water and natural yeast... READ MORE

Lihing is a Malaysian version of rice wine that has its origins in Sabah. The drink is made with pulut—sticky rice—that is fermented with natural yeast (sasad) and is then rested for a minimum of three months. Althoug... READ MORE

Jungle Bird is a tiki cocktail that combines rum, Campari, simple syrup, and pineapple and lime juice. The traditional version is usually made with dark rum, while some opt for Jamaican or blackstrap rum. The ingredients are shaken with i... READ MORE

The vintage Malaysian cocktail known as Gin Pahit is made with a combination of gin, sugar syrup, and Angostura bitters. The sugar syrup is optional, and can be omitted. In order to prepare Gin Pahit, all ingredients should be stirred wit... READ MORE