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Honest Thief Drinking Game + Cocktail

He stole millions, but his greatest heist is everyone's belief in his sincerity.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Tom Carter says he wants to do 'the right thing'
  • Sip — Every time Agent Meyers ignores Tom's claims of being an honest bank robber
  • Sip — Every time Agent Nivens takes a step toward covering up his crimes
  • Sip — Every time Tom uses his bank-robbing skills for something technically heroic
  • Sip — Every time Annie is used as leverage against Tom in any scene
  • Drink Twice — Every time Nivens eliminates someone to protect himself and looks smug about it
  • Drink Twice — Every time Tom demonstrates his explosives or tactical expertise unexpectedly
  • Drink Twice — Every time the FBI dismisses Tom's honest confession as unbelievable
  • Shot — Every time Tom and Annie's storage unit full of stolen cash is shown
  • Shot — Every time Nivens and Hall turn on each other to save their own skins
  • Chug — Every time Tom goes full Taken-mode to protect Annie from corrupt agents

Themed Cocktail

The Vault Opener

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 large ice cube

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, and maple syrup in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
  3. 3Strain over a single large ice cube in an old fashioned glass.
  4. 4Add both bitters on top.
  5. 5Express an orange peel over the glass and discard, then garnish.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Mark Williams.(Source)
  • Starring Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jai Courtney.(Source)
  • Grossed $31M worldwide.(Source)
  • Rated 6.5/10 on TMDB (1,861 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Never steal a man's second chance."(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.