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Summer Wars Drinking Game + Cocktail

A.I. apocalypse meets family reunion — drink to both.

The Rules

  • Sip — Kenji solves a math problem or types on his keyboard
  • Sip — The Jinnouchi family argues or gathers around the table
  • Sip — OZ's virtual world shows colorful avatars in action
  • Sip — Natsuki asks Kenji to keep up their fake relationship
  • Sip — Granny Sakae gives stern life advice to a family member
  • Drink Twice — Love Machine absorbs another batch of OZ accounts
  • Drink Twice — King Kazma enters a virtual battle in OZ
  • Drink Twice — A real-world system fails because OZ was hacked
  • Shot — Granny Sakae rallies the entire family by phone overnight
  • Shot — Natsuki challenges Love Machine to a Koi-Koi card game
  • Chug — The Jinnouchi family unites to defeat Love Machine together

Themed Cocktail

The OZ Connection

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz sake
  • 1 oz plum wine
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz club soda

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine sake, plum wine, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake gently and strain into a highball glass with ice.
  3. 3Top with club soda.
  4. 4Stir once to integrate.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.(Source)
  • Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hitomi Miyauchi, Mitsuki Tanimura.(Source)
  • Grossed $18M worldwide.(Source)
  • Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB (1,007 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Always protect your network."(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.