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True Grit (2010) Drinking Game + Cocktail

Mattie Ross's fearless negotiation skills deserve as much respect as Rooster's flask.

The Rules

  • Sip — Rooster Cogburn takes a drink of whiskey on screen
  • Sip — Mattie Ross out-argues an adult with legal precision
  • Sip — LaBoeuf boasts about the Texas Rangers
  • Sip — Rooster slurs his speech or wobbles in the saddle
  • Sip — The Choctaw Nation territory looks vast and foreboding
  • Drink Twice — LaBoeuf and Rooster argue about tracking methods
  • Drink Twice — Mattie crosses the river on horseback to follow Rooster
  • Drink Twice — Rooster tells the story of his past in a drunken monologue
  • Shot — Rooster charges four men alone across the meadow reins in his teeth
  • Shot — Mattie falls into the snake pit after shooting Chaney
  • Chug — Rooster rides Little Blackie through the night to save Mattie's life

Themed Cocktail

Rooster's Resolve

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 oz cherry liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, sweet vermouth, and cherry liqueur in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Add bitters and stir for 20 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

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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.