March Drinking Day Hub

March Drinking Day Hub

Sam Trathen
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Here, you'll find all the information you need to join us for our virtual March Drinking Day Events!

Click the image below to go to our EventBrite and see all the events, times, and links for their locations. You don't need to register to join the event, but it will help us get a sense of how many people are coming.

 

You can also get a list of all the ingredients needed to cook alone (or drink along with our cocktail recipes) here.

And finally, our hamantaschen recipe is a combination of this pastry recipe  and this poppy seed filling.

We're excited to see you at our events over the next two days! 

Use code 'MARCHDRINKINGDAY' for 25% off all Feastware from now until the end of March Drinking Day!

EVENTS

Purim Kick Off Party

Weds 3/16 6:30-?? pm EDT

Join us

  • Costume Contest
  • Great Jewish Bake Off - Hamantaschen
  • Make an Obnoxious Grogger from your Empty Can of Mead with Kelly!
  • Cocktail: Purim Another One

    This drink was designed specifically for the start of Purim. Remember, the marathon of March Drinking Day, like all marathons, is about pacing. Enjoy this drink on the rocks.

    • Splash of Angostura Bitters
    • Squeeze of lime
    • 6 oz. of Root of All Evil
    • Repeat


St. Patrick's Day Planning Session 

Thurs 3/17 9-10 am EDT

Join us

  • How are you feeling after last night?
  • Do you have your drinking buddy for the day?
  • Cold leftovers for breakfast!
  • Cocktail: Sunrise on the Emerald Isle 
  • Good morning, friends! I hope you slept off all the hamantaschen! Another day of feasting is upon us! Again, we’ve got a big day ahead of us, so start easy. This drink either requires two glasses and a mug or a willingness to have your seltzer taste like tea, your tea taste like Valkyrie’s choice, and your Valkyrie’s choice to taste like… well, Valkyrie’s Choice.
    • 1 Glass of Seltzer
    • 1 Glass of Valkyrie’s Choice
    • 1 Mug of Tea
    • Drink in that order, repeat if necessary

 

Irish Cooking Class with Sam

Thurs 3/17 11 am EDT

Join us

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvYfG_m6I4g

or view us live in the Meadiacs group: facebook.com/groups/meadiacs

  • Learn how to prepare a traditional Irish meal for St. Patrick's Day-- and a little Irish culture, history, and language along the way.
  • Not your grandma's cornbeef and soda bread! (Those aren't even Irish anyway!)
  • Cocktail: The Mordechai O'Shannessey 

    Recipes used:

  • Lamb Stew: https://natashaskitchen.com/lamb-stew-recipe/
  • Blaas (Irish Bread Rolls): https://hostessatheart.com/waterford-blaa/
  • Boxty: https://www.christinascucina.com/traditional-irish-boxty-best-ever/

    Cocktail: The Mordechai O'Shannessey 

    The Mordechai O'Shannessey
    This is the perfect drink for mid-day on March Drinking Day! While we usually prefer our beer in its pure form, this drink brings a beautifully honey character to this creamy delight that is Nitro Guinness.
    6 oz. Valkyrie’s Choice

    2 oz. Vanir

    Top with Guinness, ideally Nitro

Brewers Hangout

Thurs 1 pm EDT

Join us

  • Our brewers Jake and Jon will share a behind the scenes look at Groennfell Meadery and talk all things brewing.
  • Plus, Ricky the Meadmaker stops by for an Ask Me Anything session!
  • Cocktail: Choose Your Own Saga 
This is a great basic formula for building your own mead cocktail and where we start a lot of the time. This is also a great time to open a few bottles of homebrew!
  • 1 oz. Brandy or, if that’s not your thing, a white liquor
  • 2 oz. Something from the Ancient Collection
  • 6 oz. Valkyrie’s Choice, Old Wayfarer, or any craft mead that you’re particularly fond of

 

Purim Ends and St. Patrick's Day Kicks Into High Gear

Thurs 6 pm EDT

Join us

  • Saint Patrick’s Day Singing Competition - Please Don’t Sing Danny Boy or Sweet Caroline
  • More Cocktails with Ricky
  • Jess gives a slightly intoxicated but very impassioned speech about the importance of bringing community together

  • Cocktail: Ould Inishowen 

You’ve made it this far, so remember that our goal is to wake up happy and contented tomorrow morning. Don’t get cocky. This drink packs a serious punch.

  • 2 oz. Irish Whiskey of Your Choice
  • 1 oz. Root of All Evil
  • 4 oz. Valkyrie’s Choice
  • Splash of Simple Syrup
  • Maraschino Cherry and Orange Slice to Garnish

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