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Hunt for the Wilderpeople Drinking Game + Cocktail

Raise a glass to Ricky Baker — a legend, a poet, a fugitive.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ricky Baker recites one of his haiku poems out loud
  • Sip — Hec calls Ricky a 'pain in the ass' or some variation thereof
  • Sip — Paula the child welfare officer appears on a TV news broadcast
  • Sip — Ricky mispronounces or misuses a word in a monologue
  • Sip — Bella appears or is mentioned by name after her death
  • Drink Twice — Hec and Ricky have a genuine bonding moment in the bush
  • Drink Twice — The pair is nearly caught by hunters, police, or helicopters
  • Drink Twice — Andy the overzealous constable gives an incompetent speech
  • Shot — Ricky says 'No way. Yes way.' or 'Skux life'
  • Shot — Hec is formally charged or threatened with arrest
  • Chug — Ricky and Hec drive off together at the very end

Themed Cocktail

Skux Life Sling

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz manuka honey syrup
  • 3 oz ginger beer
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle the thyme sprig gently in a shaker to release oils.
  2. 2Add bourbon, lemon juice, and manuka honey syrup with ice.
  3. 3Shake well for 12 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  5. 5Top with ginger beer and add two dashes of bitters.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Taika Waititi.(Source)
  • Starring Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata.(Source)
  • Made $24M worldwide on a $3M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.6/10 on TMDB (2,259 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Nature just got gangster."(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.