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Drink - the toe?

For those of us thousands of kilometers away, can you explain what strange and probably amazing Canadian tradition this is, please?

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An alcoholic drink with the toe of some famous dead person in it.

You don't eat/drink the toe - you give it back after you are done with the drink.

Google "Sourtoe Cocktail" for more info (or maybe don't :)

From what I searched, it seems to be the toe of a random person who donates it. Not quite the same allure but still a cool idea.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sourtoe-cocktail

Toes have been stolen or swallowed (yup) over the years and replacements have been donated. There's now a hefty fine for anyone who wants to swallow the toe.

Thanks for the reply... I googled. Amazing tradition. Not sure I'd like to participate ;)

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