Dawson City Sour Toe Cocktail

Half of us went on the awesome River boat cruise.  Couldn't think of a better way to spend a summer evening.  After the cruise we headed to the Downtown Hotel for dinner on the patio . . . .  little did we know that in the Saloon, just 2 rooms away, the rest of our gang was going for the "Sour Toe Cocktail". . . .

 This is one event that you'll never forget. Dawson does indeed have a famous drink called the Sour Toe Cocktail, which contains an actual alcohol-preserved human toe. No kidding. Head to the Sourdough Saloon at the Downtown Hotel and you can watch this strange ritual, or for $5 you can try the cocktail yourself and earn a certificate.

 Yes, that's the toe sitting right there . . . .

 Ok, Rick, ready, set, go!

 Cheers!

 This started in 1973 with what is said to be the toe of a miner, which had been amputated in the 1920's. To participate and earn the official certificate, . . . .

. . . . the rule is 'You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow—But the lips have gotta touch the toe.'