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Dunkirk Drinking Game + Cocktail

Hold the line, hold your glass — survival is the only rule.

The Rules

  • Sip — A Spitfire or Messerschmitt appears in an aerial dogfight
  • Sip — A soldier stares silently at the sea waiting to be rescued
  • Sip — Mr. Dawson's civilian boat the Moonstone is shown on the water
  • Sip — Hans Zimmer's ticking clock motif intensifies in the score
  • Sip — Commander Bolton watches ships leave from the mole in silence
  • Drink Twice — A ship or vessel is bombed and begins sinking
  • Drink Twice — George suffers his head injury below deck on the Moonstone
  • Drink Twice — Tommy tries and fails to board an evacuation vessel
  • Shot — The shivering soldier is pulled from the cold water onto the boat
  • Shot — Farrier burns his fuel gauge data and flies on empty
  • Chug — The soldiers finally arrive safely back on English soil

Themed Cocktail

Moonstone Mule

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz London dry gin
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz elderflower cordial
  • 4 oz ginger beer
  • 2 dashes cucumber bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. 2Add gin, lime juice, and elderflower cordial directly to the mug.
  3. 3Top with ginger beer and stir gently once to combine.
  4. 4Add cucumber bitters on top.
  5. 5Garnish and serve immediately.

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.