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Fake alcohol at Mirissa beach parties causing severe illness

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Noah R.•1385 rep•2

I heard rumors about beach clubs in Mirissa refilling branded liquor bottles with cheap local moonshine to save money during big parties. Is this true.

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Unfortunately, yes, this happens at some of the less reputable pop-up beach parties. They refill empty vodka or gin bottles with cheap illicit alcohol which can cause severe methanol poisoning. Always buy sealed beers or stick to reputable, established beach clubs.

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Suresh M.•2240 rep•1

Just order local Arrack. It is cheap enough that they rarely bother faking it, and it tastes great with ginger beer.

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Leo D.•4170 rep•2

I always watch the bartender pour. If the bottle looks sticky or the label is peeling, I cancel the order.

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Chloe T.•3040 rep•2

The tourist police do raids, but it is hard to catch them in the act. If a cocktail is unbelievably cheap, it is probably fake alcohol.

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Insp. Ruwan.•4640 rep•1

A friend of mine got violently ill after drinking cheap cocktails at a full moon rave there. Stick to Lion beer in cans.

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Mia S.•2300 rep•2

This is why I only pre-drink from bottles I bought at the government licensed Cargills liquor store before hitting the clubs.

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