Guinan's Guide to Starfleet Saloons

As over 1,000 STAR TREK fans head to the worldAle on hand. You might have some trouble acquiring
famous Mann's Grauman's Chinese Theatre onthis blue-colored strong alcoholic beverage as it is illegal
November 14, 2006 for a special 40th anniversaryto possess in the Federation.
event, afterwards many of them will be looking forIf you're thinking about inviting some species from the
classically Trekkian beverages to cap off the evening.Gamma Quadrant, you'll want to acquire some
Whether you're heading to Quark's bar to celebrateTulaberry wine. If you need help getting it, call on
the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek or planning anQuark. He seems to have a ready supply.
intergalactic vacation of your own, you'll want to stockAntarean Brandy has universal appeal. This is a pale
up on some Trek drinks to serve friends of all speciesblue alcohol made from phentora, a grain native to the
who might come over to your pad.planet Antares B III. Antarean brandy is a favorite spirit
Be ready with some Kentucky Bourbon. Scotty willon many Federation worlds, though it is unclear
need it for his favorite drink, the Mint Juleps. If Boneswhether it is readily available on 21st century Earth.
happens to stop by, he might use it to whip up someFor variety, you can have Denebian liquer. This is a
Southern Baked Beans.potent alcoholic beverage, distilled in the Deneb system,
You absolutely will want to have some Blood Wine onand has a peppermint taste.
hand for the Klingons. They like to drink it out of theFor the midnight toast, have some Chateau Pickard
Skulls of their Enemies. They will say "let us drinkready. This is red wine produced in the Picard
tonight . . . for tomorrow we shall surely die!" If you canvineyards. Chateau Pickard is a real vintage, believe it
get ahold of the vintage from 2309, you'll certainlyor not, but it is made in Saint Estephe.
make friends as this is considered the premier year.For the designated drivers, of course, you should have
Also, Klingons prefer to drink their alcohol warm.some synthanol on hand. This alcohol free synthetic
Less popular than Blood Wine, but still sure to be a hitdrink is sure to please those who are being careful not
among your Klingon friends is Warnog. While not usedto imbibe.
for ceremonial purposes, this is often seen in KlingonSo go out and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star
war encampments. Today really is a good day to die.Trek!
If you invite Romulans, be sure to have some Romulan