1. KARSK

Karsk is a beverage popular in the rural parts of Sweden and Norway. It is a mix of moonshine and weak coffee served hot with a spoonful of sugar to help it go down. If the drink is too strong, it can be lit on fire to burn some of the moonshine and bring the alcohol content down a bit.

The word Karsk means healthy and vigorous in Old Norse- which makes total sense for a drink combining caffeine with moonshine.

2. SNAKE WINE

Yes, snake wine is what the name suggests- a venomous snake is placed inside a bottle of rice wine or grain alcohol (usually alive) and breaks down in the liquid for months before consumed. Because the venom is broken down by the alcohol, it is safe to drink. Snake wine originated in China but is found in Vietnam as well. It was created to capture the essence and virility of the snake but cannot be exported due to the endangered nature of most of the snakes used to prepare it.

3. KUMIS

Kumis is an ancient brew created by fermenting mare or donkey milk for days until it becomes alcoholic. In the past it was made in saddlebags as people moved from place to place or deep wooden casks. It originated in Turkey but no one is quite sure how long ago people began making it. Kumis is considered its own alcohol class, as its made from milk instead of fruit or grain, and is still enjoyed today in the summer months when animals are roaming their pastures.

4. ABSINTHE

Absinthe is a misunderstood alcohol. It is rumored to cause hallucinations much like LSD or psilocybin, but in reality doesn’t make you any more drunk than any other liquor of its potency. It is generally a greenish color and is made with anise, grand wormwood flowers and other herbs according to where its made.

Absinthe has a long and uncertain history, making appearances in both ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece before being spread all over Europe and later to the Americas. Because of its strength, it was outlawed in many countries and is still banned for sale in the United States.

5. CYNAR

If you were to create a new alcoholic drink, I doubt the first flavor that comes in mind is asparagus-  but that’s exactly what cynar is made from. It is low sugar and 16% ABV. An Italian liquor, it is often consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite or afterwards to aid with digestion. It is enjoyed across Europe and often mixed with orange juice or even eggnog to curb the bitter taste.

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The Sourtoe Cocktail

So, yes, you are seeing a preserved toe in a glass with alcohol. This weird Yukon cocktail is a staple in Dawson, where the drink came to be back in 1973. Legend says that over the years, nine toes have been accidentally ingested. That’s bad news for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it evidently costs $2,500 to swallow a toe—it’s a penalty, you see. For the record, it appears as if the liquor you drink with your toe isn’t nearly as important as the toe itself. By the way, if you want to become a true “sourtoer,” the toe has to touch your mouth as you drink. Ugh…

The Cement Mixer

This is a real drink. People actually put this concoction into their mouths, they let it touch their tongues, and then they swallow it. Well, no, that’s a lie. First, they shake their heads fervently and enthusiastically, then they swallow. See, the Cement Mixer is a combination of Baileys and lime juice. Let that settle in for a second. All right. So, you mix those two together, then you take the shot and shake your head, right? As you shake your head, the Baileys and lime juice will congeal into a lumpy, gooey mess—about the same consistency and texture as wet cement.

Three Penis Wine

This is kind of cheating because this isn’t a cocktail, it’s just a drink. It’s a wine, actually. Well, you can call it wine. Yeah, it probably qualifies. It’s hard to believe that even the most enthusiastic wino would drink Three Penis Wine, though. It’s not just a cute name. The process used to make the wine includes three penises. Specifically, it includes a dog penis, a seal penis, and a deer penis. Some variations substitute the seal penis for snake penis.

The Bloody Brain

Oh, this drink. Baileys is back at it. On the surface, the ingredients that go into this cocktail aren’t too bad. In addition to the Baileys, there’s peach schnapps and grenadine. Simple, right? Innocent. No big deal. Except, there’s one problem: once it mixes with the schnapps, the Baileys goes crazy. It automatically curdles, creating a horror that looks exactly like a bloody brain. Thanks, grenadine.

The Smoker’s Cough

That sounds appetizing right off the bat, right? It doesn’t get better. This dumpster fire of a shot uses just two ingredients: Jagermeister … and mayonnaise. Let’s repeat that: mayonnaise. That’s it. Pour the Jager into a shot glass and then add a dollop of mayo. It’s horrifying. Enjoy.

There’s beer that tastes like pizza, wine made out of oysters, and vodka with scorpions. Honestly, there’s no end to the weird things people will do with alcohol. So, once again, what’s the weirdest drink you’ve ever swallowed?

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