libation
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Airag, a lightly alcoholic beverage made from fermented horse milk, remains a popular libation in Mongolia.
From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023
As noted, this libation landed a gold medal at the inaugural High Spirits Awards, as did another flavor in the Fable stable; a blend of hibiscus, ginger and mint called Night Flight.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023
Popular since the 1840s, root beer, which, like so many of America’s sodas, straddled the line between patent medicine and soothing nonalcoholic libation, was enjoyed as a hot beverage or as a carbonated soda.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023
While the drink may veer into a bit of a sweet realm, it would certainly make a bright and festive libation to enjoy over the holidays.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2022
Jason took in his hands a golden goblet and, pouring a libation of wine into the sea, called upon Zeus whose lance is the lightning to speed them on their way.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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