Stranger Than Fiction Drinking Game + Cocktail
Harold Crick counted everything except his drinks.
The Rules
- Sip — Harold Crick brushes his teeth or counts something obsessively
- Sip — The narrator's voice describes Harold's actions in real time
- Sip — On-screen graphics illustrate Harold's thought processes
- Sip — Ana Pascal challenges Harold or the IRS defiantly
- Sip — Harold plays his guitar alone in his apartment
- Drink Twice — Harold confronts Karen Eiffel about writing his death
- Drink Twice — Professor Hilbert tests whether Harold's story is comedy or tragedy
- Drink Twice — Karen Eiffel chain-smokes while struggling with writer's block
- Shot — Harold reads Karen's manuscript describing his own death
- Shot — Harold steps in front of the bus to save the boy
- Chug — Karen rewrites the ending and Harold Crick survives
Themed Cocktail
The Counted Pour
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.5 oz Amaro Nonino
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 barspoon simple syrup
Instructions:
- 1Combine rye, sweet vermouth, Amaro Nonino, simple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir for exactly 30 seconds — Harold would insist.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4Express an orange peel over the surface.
Fun Facts
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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.