One, two, three...bomb it!

Every day you learn something new. Wandering around Washington D.C. the past weekend, we visited Chinatown and my friends decided to get some “sake bombs.” Sake bombs? I had no idea what that was, but it turned out to be very funny. For those who don’t know what “sake bombing” is, here comes a short summary with pictures about this socially inclusive drinking activity.

The origins of "sake bombs" are not clear. Some say that American sailors practiced it when stationed in Japan. Others say that it occured "one evening in Manhattan when some Japanese businessmen watched several locals drinking "boiler makers" and tried it with sake." So, how you do it.

First, order hot sake. The hotter, the better.

Second, get some beer. Sapporro is excellent for "bombing" purposes.

Third, set up the bomb. For that, place two chopsticks parallel on top of the glass of beer and balance the shot glass with sake between them.

Alexis and Aileen setting up their "bombs."

Count one, two, three. Then, BOMB IT! Slam the table with your fists and the sake will fall into the beer.

Aileen and Alexis getting ready to bomb it.



Everyone should drink the shots at once. Below are members of the A team (Alexa, Ana, Aileen, Alexis) taking their "sake bombs." When taken in moderation, "sake bombing" is very funny and everyone will enjoy it! Be ready to clean the table, because it will become very messy and wet. And yes, don't drink and drive.

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