Hacksaw Ridge Drinking Game + Cocktail
No weapon, no retreat, no excuses — drink to courage.
The Rules
- Sip — Every time Desmond Doss reads from or references his personal Bible
- Sip — When Desmond refuses to pick up a rifle during basic training or battle
- Sip — When Sergeant Howell singles out Desmond for a verbal or physical confrontation
- Sip — Every time Desmond says 'Let me get one more' while rescuing a wounded soldier
- Sip — When Dorothy Schutte appears on screen and Desmond's face completely softens
- Drink Twice — When the Army court-martials Desmond for refusing to handle a weapon
- Drink Twice — When Desmond's father Tom shows up in uniform to speak on his son's behalf
- Drink Twice — Each time Desmond lowers another wounded man down the Hacksaw Ridge escarpment
- Shot — When Desmond runs into the open battlefield alone after everyone else has retreated
- Shot — When the soldiers refuse to advance until Desmond finishes his morning prayer
- Chug — When the final tally of lives Desmond saved is revealed on screen
Themed Cocktail
The Conscientious Objector
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Virginia bourbon
- 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
Instructions:
- 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir steadily for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- 4Let it breathe for 30 seconds before the first sip.
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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.