Dawson City bar serves mummified toe in whisky shot tradition
A bartender at the Eldorado Hotel in Dawson City served a mummified toe in a whisky shot as part of a local tradition.
The drink preparation process
Staff used tongs to remove a salt-preserved digit from a silver tray. The bartender then plunged the dehydrated item into a glass of Yukon Jack whisky before serving it to a customer.
Membership rules and fines
A flyer on the table stated that club membership is voided if a person chews or ingests the severed digit. The document also listed a fine of $2,500 for violating these specific Sourtoe Rules.
History of the tradition
This two-ingredient drink has been a tradition in the former gold mining hub for more than 50 years. Locals and visitors consider it a rite of passage despite its unusual nature.
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