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Castle Rock Drinking Game + Cocktail

Stephen King's creepiest town requires liquid courage to visit.

The Rules

  • Sip — Someone mentions Shawshank prison by name
  • Sip — Henry Deaver has a fragmented memory or flashback
  • Sip — The Kid stares blankly without speaking
  • Sip — A Stephen King Easter egg references another novel or film
  • Sip — An establishing shot of the Castle Rock town sign appears
  • Drink Twice — The Kid whispers something cryptic to a character
  • Drink Twice — Molly Strand uses her psychic empathy to sense someone
  • Drink Twice — Warden Lacy's obsession with the Kid is revealed further
  • Shot — The alternate timeline of Castle Rock is shown
  • Shot — Henry hears the mysterious sound from the woods
  • Chug — The Kid is returned to the cage beneath Shawshank

Themed Cocktail

The Schisma

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Averna amaro
  • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters
  • 1 barspoon maple syrup

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, Averna, sweet vermouth, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
  4. 4Let it rest a moment before sipping.

Fun Facts

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.