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Master and Commander Drinking Game + Cocktail

Crack open the grog, lash yourself to the mast, and sail into a proper bender.

The Rules

  • Sip — whenever Captain Jack Aubrey plays his violin or references his fiddle
  • Sip — whenever Dr. Maturin performs surgery on the ship without proper anesthesia
  • Sip — whenever crew members mutter about Hollom being a Jonah cursing the ship
  • Sip — whenever the Acheron is spotted and then lost in the fog
  • Sip — whenever the ship's boy Blakeney is praised for bravery beyond his years
  • Drink Twice — whenever Aubrey ignores Maturin's pleas and pushes the crew harder
  • Drink Twice — whenever a crew member goes overboard or is lost at sea
  • Drink Twice — whenever Aubrey toasts the King or the officers at the captain's table
  • Shot — whenever the ship fires a full broadside cannon volley
  • Shot — whenever Maturin performs a self-surgery scene on his own gunshot wound
  • Chug — whenever the Surprise ambushes the Acheron under the Galapagos disguise

Themed Cocktail

Captain's Grog

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark navy rum
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz demerara syrup
  • 4 oz hot water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle cinnamon stick and cloves briefly in the bottom of your mug.
  2. 2Add rum, lime juice, and demerara syrup.
  3. 3Pour in hot water and stir well to combine.
  4. 4Allow to steep for 2 minutes before drinking.
  5. 5Remove cloves before serving.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Peter Weir.(Source)
  • Starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy.(Source)
  • Made $212M worldwide on a $150M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (3,448 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men."(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.