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Hacksaw Ridge Drinking Game + Cocktail

No weapon, no retreat, no excuses — drink to courage.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Desmond Doss reads from or references his personal Bible
  • Sip — When Desmond refuses to pick up a rifle during basic training or battle
  • Sip — When Sergeant Howell singles out Desmond for a verbal or physical confrontation
  • Sip — Every time Desmond says 'Let me get one more' while rescuing a wounded soldier
  • Sip — When Dorothy Schutte appears on screen and Desmond's face completely softens
  • Drink Twice — When the Army court-martials Desmond for refusing to handle a weapon
  • Drink Twice — When Desmond's father Tom shows up in uniform to speak on his son's behalf
  • Drink Twice — Each time Desmond lowers another wounded man down the Hacksaw Ridge escarpment
  • Shot — When Desmond runs into the open battlefield alone after everyone else has retreated
  • Shot — When the soldiers refuse to advance until Desmond finishes his morning prayer
  • Chug — When the final tally of lives Desmond saved is revealed on screen

Themed Cocktail

The Conscientious Objector

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Virginia bourbon
  • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir steadily for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
  4. 4Let it breathe for 30 seconds before the first sip.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Mel Gibson.(Source)
  • Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn.(Source)
  • Made $175M worldwide on a $40M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.2/10 on TMDB (14,640 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "One of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet."(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.