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Raiders of the Lost Ark Drinking Game + Cocktail

It belongs in a glass — the Ark of the Covenant demands tribute.

The Rules

  • Sip — Indiana Jones uses his bullwhip to grab, swing, or disarm an opponent
  • Sip — Indy adjusts or tips his fedora in any scene — action, escape, or conversation
  • Sip — Belloq speaks French-accented English condescension directly at Indiana Jones
  • Sip — Indy expresses hatred of snakes or freezes in visible terror around them
  • Sip — Sallah sings an Egyptian folk song while helping Indiana Jones with a dig
  • Drink Twice — The Well of Souls is opened and snakes pour out across the floor in thousands
  • Drink Twice — Marion Ravenwood outdrinks a man twice her size in the Nepal bar for money
  • Drink Twice — The Nazi convoy is attacked by Indiana Jones on horseback on the desert road
  • Shot — The Ark of the Covenant is opened on the island and supernatural fire begins to pour out
  • Shot — The faces of the Nazi soldiers melt, explode, or implode while the Ark cleanses them
  • Chug — Indiana Jones closes his eyes and Marion's are shut — they are the only two who survive the Ark's wrath

Themed Cocktail

The Well of Souls

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 0.5 oz ginger liqueur
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 oz dry ginger ale

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger liqueur, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake hard for 12 seconds and strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  3. 3Top with dry ginger ale and stir once gently.
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon peel twisted into a snake-like spiral draped over the rim.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Steven Spielberg.(Source)
  • Starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman.(Source)
  • Made $390M worldwide on a $18M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.9/10 on TMDB (13,431 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The return of the great adventure."(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.