Downhill Racer Drinking Game + Cocktail
Dave Chappellet doesn't race for his country — he races for himself, and everyone knows it.
The Rules
- Sip — Chappellet cuts off a teammate or ignores the coach's strategy to race his own way
- Sip — Coach Clare lectures the team about representing America and Chappellet tunes out
- Sip — The camera lingers on an Alpine ski run in breathtaking silence before a race
- Sip — Chappellet flirts with a European woman and she sees through his act immediately
- Sip — A competitor beats Chappellet's time and he watches the scoreboard without expression
- Drink Twice — Chappellet pushes his body past the point of safety to gain a fraction of a second
- Drink Twice — Coach Clare and Chappellet argue about the difference between team and self
- Drink Twice — Chappellet calls home to Idaho and his father barely reacts to any of his news
- Shot — Chappellet crashes and the race continues around him without pause
- Shot — Chappellet takes the lead in a World Cup downhill and the crowd goes electric
- Chug — The gold medal is won and Chappellet stands on the podium with no one beside him
Themed Cocktail
Alpine Descent
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Austrian Gruner Veltliner
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions:
- 1Add thyme sprig and elderflower liqueur to a stemless wine glass and press lightly.
- 2Fill the glass with ice.
- 3Pour in the Gruner Veltliner and fresh lemon juice.
- 4Top with sparkling water and stir once.
- 5Leave the thyme in to slowly infuse while drinking.
Fun Facts
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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.