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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Drinking Game + Cocktail

The Kremlin just blew up, IMF is disavowed, and your glass is empty — fix it.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time a gadget malfunctions at the absolute worst possible moment
  • Sip — Every time Benji Dunn provides comedic tech support under extreme pressure
  • Sip — Every time Ethan Hunt scales or falls from the exterior of the Burj Khalifa
  • Sip — Every time someone says 'Ghost Protocol' as if it solves everything
  • Sip — Every time Jane Carter takes a beating but keeps fighting anyway
  • Drink Twice — Every time William Brandt hides that he is more than just an analyst
  • Drink Twice — Every time the magnetic levitation car park fight scene defies all physics
  • Drink Twice — Every time Hendricks's nuclear launch countdown ticks in the background
  • Shot — Every time the Kremlin explosion scene is played or referenced
  • Shot — Every time Ethan free-climbs the Burj Khalifa with malfunctioning gecko gloves
  • Chug — When Ethan stops the nuclear launch by smashing the briefcase in the parking garage

Themed Cocktail

Ghost Protocol Gimlet

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.25 oz dry vermouth
  • 2 cucumber slices muddled

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle cucumber slices in the bottom of a shaker.
  2. 2Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and dry vermouth with ice.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
  4. 4Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. 5Garnish and serve ice-cold.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Brad Bird.(Source)
  • Starring Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg.(Source)
  • Made $695M worldwide on a $145M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB (10,630 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "No plan. No backup. No choice."(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.