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Death Wish (1974) Drinking Game + Cocktail

Paul Kersey takes the law into his own hands — you take a drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Paul Kersey walks the dangerous streets of New York at night
  • Sip — A mugger approaches Paul or another victim on the street
  • Sip — Detective Ochoa investigates the vigilante killings
  • Sip — Paul loads or conceals his revolver before going out
  • Sip — A news report discusses the vigilante's impact on crime
  • Drink Twice — Paul shoots a mugger and walks away calmly
  • Drink Twice — Paul's transformation from pacifist to vigilante deepens
  • Drink Twice — The police debate whether to stop or let the vigilante continue
  • Shot — Paul relives the home invasion that killed his wife
  • Shot — Ochoa confronts Paul and offers him a deal to leave
  • Chug — Paul arrives in Chicago and makes a finger-gun gesture

Themed Cocktail

The Vigilante

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.5 oz Fernet-Branca
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, sweet vermouth, Fernet-Branca, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Serve cold and unflinching.

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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.