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The Shawshank Redemption Drinking Game + Cocktail

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and good things never die.

The Rules

  • Take a sip every time Andy plays music over the prison speakers.
  • Drink whenever someone mentions the word 'hope'.
  • Take a swig when you see the rock hammer.
  • Sip every time the warden quotes the Bible.
  • Drink every time a character says the word 'institution'.
  • Take a shot when Brooksie the crow appears.
  • Sip whenever the number '19' is mentioned.
  • Drink every time Rita Hayworth's poster is shown.
  • Take a gulp during the sewer tunnel escape scene.
  • Sip every time someone mentions the Pacific Ocean.
  • Drink whenever a character says 'get busy living' or 'get busy dying'.

Themed Cocktail

Hope Springs Eternal

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup
  • Orange peel or lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions:
  1. 1Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add bourbon, Aperol, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. 5Garnish with an orange peel or lemon wheel.

Fun Facts

  • Released in 1994-09-23.(Source)
  • Directed by Frank Darabont.(Source)
  • Cast includes Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton.(Source)
  • Runtime: 142 minutes.(Source)
  • Based on: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.(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.