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