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Brokeback Mountain Drinking Game + Cocktail

I wish I knew how to quit this drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist share whiskey or beer at their campfire
  • Sip — Anyone mentions or refers to 'Brokeback Mountain' by name
  • Sip — Ennis goes silent for more than 30 seconds in a tense emotional scene
  • Sip — Jack tries to convince Ennis to start a life together on a ranch
  • Sip — Alma catches on or reacts to the truth about Ennis and Jack
  • Drink Twice — Ennis and Jack reunite after a long separation and embrace
  • Drink Twice — Jack Twist mentions his dream of running a ranch with Ennis
  • Drink Twice — Ennis receives news or a letter related to Jack's fate
  • Shot — Ennis and Jack's first kiss on the mountain happens on screen
  • Shot — Ennis finds Jack's shirts hanging in the closet
  • Chug — Ennis says 'I wish I knew how to quit you' to Jack

Themed Cocktail

Wyoming Whiskey Campfire

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Wyoming Whiskey or rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
  • 2 dashes smoked peach bitters
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large ice cube

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine whiskey, maple syrup, bitters, and lemon juice in a mixing glass.
  2. 2Add ice and stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. 4Garnish and serve simply.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Ang Lee.(Source)
  • Starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams.(Source)
  • Made $178M worldwide on a $14M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB (7,444 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Love is a force of nature."(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.