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Escape from New York Drinking Game + Cocktail

Manhattan's a maximum-security prison now — Snake Plissken needs a drink, and so do you.

The Rules

  • Sip — Snake Plissken is addressed by name and someone says 'I thought you were dead'
  • Sip — The President's survival beacon or tracking device is referenced
  • Sip — Cabbie drives erratically through the ruins of Manhattan in his cab
  • Sip — The Duke of New York is shown in his chandelier-adorned Cadillac
  • Sip — Snake uses a piece of salvaged or improvised gear to survive
  • Drink Twice — The explosive charges implanted in Snake's neck arteries are mentioned
  • Drink Twice — Snake refuses to cooperate with Hauk and has to be threatened into the mission
  • Drink Twice — Brain and Maggie's ulterior motives create tension with Snake's plan
  • Shot — Snake crosses the heavily mined 69th Street bridge on foot
  • Shot — Snake detonates the cassette tape to deliver his final act of defiance to Hauk
  • Chug — Snake says 'The name's Plissken' to someone who disrespects or underestimates him

Themed Cocktail

Duke of New York

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz mezcal
  • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.5 oz Campari
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express an orange peel over the glass and place on the rim.
  5. 5Garnish and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by John Carpenter.(Source)
  • Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine.(Source)
  • Made $50M worldwide on a $6M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB (3,448 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."(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.