A little reason to celebrate
Name Your Poison Day
Drink · Fun · June 8
A day built around the old bar phrase "name your poison," a playful way of asking someone what they would like to drink.
Name Your Poison Day falls on Tuesday, June 8, 2027. That is 224 days away.
"Name your poison" is one of those phrases that sounds alarming and means something friendly. Said across a bar or a kitchen counter, it simply asks: what are you having? The day takes the question at face value and invites people to think about the drink they reach for when someone offers.
The phrase has a dry, old-fashioned swagger to it, the kind of line you might hear in a western or from a host who enjoys a bit of theater. It usually refers to a cocktail, a beer or a glass of whiskey, but nothing in the question requires alcohol. A favorite root beer, a particular iced tea or a carefully made coffee counts just as well. The point is the choice, and how quickly most people can answer.
That speed is the interesting part. Some people order the same thing every time and would be lost without it. Others treat the question as an open invitation and like to try whatever is new on the menu. Asking friends for their answer tends to start a longer conversation about where they first had it and why it stuck.
There is a close cousin, "pick your poison," which people also use when choosing between two options that are equally unappealing, like a long drive or an early flight. The drinking version is the cheerful one.
A good way to mark the day is to ask the question out loud and listen to the answers. You may learn that a quiet coworker has strong opinions about ginger ale.
Ways to celebrate
- Ask a friend to name their poison and make it for them.
- Try a drink you have never ordered before.
- Mix a favorite mocktail with ingredients already in the kitchen.
- Share the story of how your go-to drink became your go-to drink.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, June 8 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, June 8 |
| 2028 | Thursday, June 8 |
| 2029 | Friday, June 8 |
| 2030 | Saturday, June 8 |
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