They offered libations at the temple. We met for a libation after work.

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Sample a variety of seasonal libations from local wineries and vendors. BostonGlobe.com, "International Intrigue," 2 Nov. 2019

La Jolla’s Whisknladle, Great Maple at Westfield UTC and Top of the Market on the downtown San Diego waterfront are also letting the sweet-averse skip dessert in place of an adult libation. San Diego Union-Tribune, "What’s new for Restaurant Week? A cocktail course!," 19 Sep. 2019

Yet perhaps the most important aspect of the sacrifice is not the killing, but the libation beforehand, the pouring out of a liquid — wine, water, honey, milk — down through the air into the ground, connecting heaven and hell. New York Times, "A Writer Pursues His Subjects as a Hunter Stalks His Prey," 28 Apr. 2020

Take cash for libations, and be ready to beg for beads (politely — this is an all-ages event) and win door prizes. Dallas News, "12 fun things to do the week of Jan. 17-23 in Dallas-Fort Worth," 16 Jan. 2020

Texas shots Twin Peaks offers specials on these true Texas libations from March 2-6: $2.99 shots of Deep Eddy Lemon or Ruby Red, $4 shots of Tito’s, $4 Texas Mules, $12 buckets of Lonestar or Shiner Bock. Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, "6 ways to celebrate Texas Independence Day," 28 Feb. 2020

Other award recipients were: Terry’s Toffee (people’s choice); Noir d’Ebene Chocolat et Patisserie (best small business) and Crail Management Consulting (best libation). Candace Jordan, chicagotribune.com, "World of Chocolate’s cocktails in an ‘igloo’ and 1940s ocean liner vibe help raise money for AIDS Foundation of Chicago," 12 Dec. 2019

Many more enjoy the festive St. Patrick's Day, known for its libations, parades (mostly canceled this year because of the coronavirus outbreak) and green color scheme. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, "'I Am Patrick' movie: Everything you thought you knew about St. Patrick is wrong," 16 Mar. 2020

Pair your libation of choice with one of the boxty entrées that feature a potato pancake with companions like chicken in a white wine cream sauce, corned beef and cabbage or steak bathed in Guinness gravy. Georgann Yara, azcentral, "13 great Irish pubs in metro Phoenix," 28 Feb. 2020

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