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Hunter Killer Drinking Game + Cocktail

Dive deep and drink harder — silent running starts now.

The Rules

  • Sip — Commander Joe Glass gives a direct order to his submarine crew
  • Sip — A sonar ping is heard on the USS Arkansas's instruments
  • Sip — The Russian submarine Konek appears on screen or radar
  • Sip — Admiral Fisk objects to Glass's unorthodox tactical decisions
  • Sip — Any member of the SEAL team moves through the Russian naval base
  • Drink Twice — Glass decides to trust Russian Captain Andropov against orders
  • Drink Twice — The coup plot against the Russian president is confirmed
  • Drink Twice — The Arkansas fires torpedoes or evasive maneuvers are taken
  • Shot — Andropov agrees to help Glass stop the rogue Russian admiral
  • Shot — The USS Arkansas surfaces with the Russian president on board
  • Chug — Glass defies command and successfully prevents the war

Themed Cocktail

Silent Running

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz navy-strength gin
  • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  • 0.25 oz fino sherry
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 dash saline solution

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. 2Stir slowly for 30 seconds until well diluted and chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice sphere.
  4. 4Express a lemon peel over the glass and discard.
  5. 5Serve immediately with no garnish on the glass itself.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Donovan Marsh.(Source)
  • Starring Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens.(Source)
  • Made $32M worldwide on a $40M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (2,343 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Courage runs deep"(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.