Toasts

In almost every language there are toasts that are used when drinking alcoholic beverages or toasting. The most common wish is for health and general well-being. The so-called drinking in is an ancient custom, since there are people and alcohol. In quite a few toasts, the consumption of excessive alcohol is also described as unproblematic and positive.

Therefore, the reference is allowed: Alcohol is an excellent solvent. It dissolves families, marriages, friendships, work relationships, bank accounts, liver and brain cells. It just does not solve problems. But this should not in any way call into question a moderate enjoyment of wine.

Sayings & Rhymes

To the middle, to the tit, to the sack, chop chop. On that note - off to the gutter.

We wish all women to be surrounded only by beautiful and exotic animals. That they have a jaguar in the garage, a tiger in bed, a sable around their shoulders and above all a donkey that can pay for all this (Russian source).

People drink it, horses drink it, but sometimes it is the other way round.

Drink, smoke, kiss, yell, ride a horse and overtake,
whether early or later, you will be with Peter in the ether.

With stiff arm to the stiff middle, after old custom and fathers custom

May your path become easy, may the wind always come from behind you, may the sun shine warmly on your face, may a gentle rain fall on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in His hand. Cheers!