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Knives Out Drinking Game + Cocktail

Everyone's a suspect — especially whoever mixed this cocktail.

The Rules

  • Sip — Benoit Blanc makes an elaborate Southern-accented observation
  • Sip — A Thrombey family member acts suspiciously self-interested
  • Sip — Marta Cabrera's face betrays her when she tries to lie
  • Sip — The Thrombey mansion's gothic interior fills the frame
  • Sip — Ransom Drysdale acts smug or indifferent to the family
  • Drink Twice — Marta vomits because she physically cannot lie
  • Drink Twice — A flashback reveals a new piece of the murder timeline
  • Drink Twice — Detective Lieutenant Elliott and Trooper Wagner miss an obvious clue
  • Shot — The will reading reveals Harlan left everything to Marta
  • Shot — Ransom's true involvement in Harlan's death is exposed
  • Chug — Marta stands on the Thrombey balcony holding the 'My House' mug

Themed Cocktail

The Thrombey Estate

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add bitters and shake for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. 4Serve with the confidence of someone who just inherited everything.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Rian Johnson.(Source)
  • Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close.(Source)
  • Made $4M worldwide on a $210M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (2,168 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "He works in mysterious ways."(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.