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Atonement Drinking Game + Cocktail

A lie destroys two lives — drink slowly through the devastation.

The Rules

  • Sip — Briony types or narrates her version of events
  • Sip — The English countryside estate Tallis House is shown
  • Sip — Cecilia and Robbie exchange longing glances
  • Sip — A letter or written note plays a pivotal role
  • Sip — The green dress Cecilia wears appears on screen
  • Drink Twice — Briony witnesses the fountain scene between Cecilia and Robbie
  • Drink Twice — Briony accuses Robbie of the crime she misunderstood
  • Drink Twice — The Dunkirk beach tracking shot plays in full
  • Shot — Robbie is arrested and taken from the Tallis estate
  • Shot — Briony visits Cecilia and Robbie's flat to confess
  • Chug — Old Briony reveals the truth about her novel's ending

Themed Cocktail

The Green Dress

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz green Chartreuse
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 1 dash celery bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, Chartreuse, lime juice, elderflower, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Serve still and elegant.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Joe Wright.(Source)
  • Starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan.(Source)
  • Made $131M worldwide on a $30M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.6/10 on TMDB (4,619 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Torn apart by betrayal. Separated by war. Bound by love."(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.