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Lone Survivor Drinking Game + Cocktail

Operation Red Wings — drink in honor of those who served.

The Rules

  • Sip — Marcus Luttrell narrates or reflects on his team's bond
  • Sip — The SEAL team surveys the mountainous Afghan terrain
  • Sip — Radio communication with base is attempted and fails
  • Sip — The team debates what to do with the goat herders
  • Sip — A bullet impact or injury is shown in visceral detail
  • Drink Twice — The team votes on whether to release or kill the herders
  • Drink Twice — Taliban fighters close in from multiple directions
  • Drink Twice — A SEAL team member falls down a cliff during the retreat
  • Shot — The Chinook helicopter is shot down with an RPG
  • Shot — Axelson, Dietz, or Murphy makes a final heroic stand
  • Chug — The Afghan villagers protect Marcus Luttrell in their village

Themed Cocktail

Red Wings

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 0.25 oz cherry heering
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, Amaro, cherry heering, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds.
  3. 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. 4Pour one out for the fallen — then drink to the survivors.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Peter Berg.(Source)
  • Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch.(Source)
  • Made $149M worldwide on a $40M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.4/10 on TMDB (4,655 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Based on true acts of courage"(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.