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March Comes in Like a Lion Drinking Game + Cocktail

Every move is lonely — at least your drink is with you.

The Rules

  • Sip — Rei sits alone in his empty apartment staring at nothing
  • Sip — Rei visits the Kawamoto sisters and eats a meal Akari has prepared
  • Sip — A shogi match is shown on screen with commentary from the announcer
  • Sip — Rei narrates his inner thoughts in voiceover during a quiet transitional moment
  • Sip — Nikaidou challenges Rei loudly and with complete overconfident enthusiasm
  • Drink Twice — Rei breaks down emotionally after a loss or a painful memory surfaces
  • Drink Twice — Hina stands up to defend a bullied classmate at school
  • Drink Twice — Rei's complicated feelings about his adoptive family are shown in flashback
  • Shot — Rei wins a major match and allows himself a brief moment of genuine pride
  • Shot — Rei finally opens up emotionally to one of the Kawamoto sisters
  • Chug — Rei realizes the Kawamoto home is the first place he has ever felt safe

Themed Cocktail

Kawamoto Comfort

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz sake
  • 0.5 oz yuzu liqueur
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 1 oz warm hojicha tea
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. 1Brew hojicha tea and allow it to cool to warm — not hot.
  2. 2Combine sake, yuzu liqueur, honey syrup, lemon juice, and bitters in a mixing glass.
  3. 3Stir gently for 15 seconds.
  4. 4Add the warm hojicha and stir once more.
  5. 5Pour into a ceramic cup or rocks glass and serve warm.

Fun Facts

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.