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Doctor Zhivago Drinking Game + Cocktail

Love and revolution across a frozen Russia — drink until it warms you.

The Rules

  • Sip — Yuri Zhivago writes or reads poetry and is shown with his notebook
  • Sip — The Russian Revolution or Bolshevik forces disrupt civilian life on screen
  • Sip — Lara Antipova and Yuri share a longing or stolen moment together
  • Sip — Tonya Zhivago expresses loyalty or concern for Yuri without knowing the truth
  • Sip — A scene is set in the frozen wilderness of the Ural Mountains in winter
  • Drink Twice — Yuri is conscripted or separated from his family by wartime circumstances
  • Drink Twice — Komarovsky manipulates Lara for his own selfish interests
  • Drink Twice — Yuri and Lara reunite at Varykino after a long separation
  • Shot — Yuri sees Lara from the tram window but cannot reach her in time
  • Shot — Komarovsky takes Lara away permanently under the guise of keeping her safe
  • Chug — 'Lara's Theme' swells on the soundtrack during a sweeping landscape shot

Themed Cocktail

Lara's Theme in Winter

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dry red wine
  • 1 oz ruby port
  • 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick (for steeping)
  • 2 cloves

Instructions:

  1. 1Warm red wine and port gently in a small saucepan over low heat with cinnamon and cloves.
  2. 2Do not boil — steep for five minutes.
  3. 3Add orange juice and simple syrup and stir.
  4. 4Strain into a stemmed wine glass and serve warm.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Nino Kirtadzé.(Source)
  • Starring Frédéric Pierrot, Elena Pasternak, Nina Andriadze.(Source)
  • Released in 2019. Genres: Documentary, History.(Source)
  • Runtime: 57 minutes.(Source)
  • Produced by Zadig Productions, Pumpernickel Films, ARTE.(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.