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Dawn of the Dead (2004) Drinking Game + Cocktail

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Crossbow rooftop zombie golf and mall-world chaos — drink fast, they run fast.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ana runs in absolute terror during the suburban neighborhood opening sequence
  • Sip — The survivors argue about who should be in charge inside the Crossroads Mall
  • Sip — Kenneth and Andy communicate via whiteboard across the rooftop gap
  • Sip — A fast zombie sprints at full speed directly at a survivor
  • Sip — Norma the security guard enforces a mall rule with a loaded gun
  • Drink Twice — Andy's rooftop sniper shoot-out targets celebrity look-alike zombies
  • Drink Twice — The armored buses are shown being built and reinforced in the parking garage
  • Drink Twice — Michael reveals he has been bitten and says nothing to the group
  • Shot — Andy transforms into a zombie inside his gun store and attacks CJ's rescue team
  • Shot — The dock fails and the zombie horde overruns the marina escape
  • Chug — The camcorder footage plays over the end credits showing the island overrun — no rescue

Themed Cocktail

The Crossroads Crossbow

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz mezcal
  • 0.75 oz dark cherry syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz Campari
  • 2 dashes smoked chili bitters
  • 1 tsp black salt (for rim)

Instructions:

  1. 1Rim a lowball glass with black salt
  2. 2Combine mezcal, dark cherry syrup, lime juice, Campari, and smoked chili bitters in a shaker with ice
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 15 seconds
  4. 4Strain over a large ice cube in the prepared glass
  5. 5Garnish with a skewered dark cherry and a half lime wheel

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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.