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Finnish breakfast
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A Finnish breakfast is a new alcoholic shot, growing in popularity in Europe. The shot consists of 1/2 vodka, 1/2 Glögi, and a few flakes of raw oatmeal. The origins are disputed, with many small towns taking credit, though the shot gained most fame as a party drink in the nation's capital of Helsinki. Origins The three parts of the Finnish breakfast all have a deeper significance in Finnish culture, and it was inevitable that they should combine. Vodka is a very common alcohol, with Finland's close proximity to Russia, the Finns have over time developed their own methods of creating it. Glögi is a Finnish mulled wine, normally not consumed at breakfast, adding a hint of irony to the drink's title. Oatmeal is a very common, and traditional part of a Finnish breakfast, and lends to the drink's title. Serving The drink is served in a shot glass, with equal parts vodka and glögi, with the oatmeal flakes thrown in afterward. The drink is normally left to sit for a small amount of time before being consumed, with many myths to the reasoning. The two most common myths being: some claim that the oatmeal will lend a unique flavour to the drink; others believe the oatmeal absorbs alcohol, and will afterwards chew it, getting a strong taste of pure alcohol. 
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