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Into the Wild Drinking Game + Cocktail

Chris McCandless burned his cash — you're burning through your bar tab.

The Rules

  • Sip — Chris writes in his journal or reads aloud from a book
  • Sip — A gorgeous Alaskan or American West landscape fills the screen
  • Sip — Chris introduces himself as 'Alexander Supertramp'
  • Sip — Eddie Vedder's soundtrack plays over a montage
  • Sip — Chris hitchhikes or meets a new stranger on the road
  • Drink Twice — Chris rejects money, comfort, or societal norms
  • Drink Twice — Wayne Westerberg or Ron Franz pleads with Chris to stay
  • Drink Twice — Chris's parents appear searching or worrying about him
  • Shot — Chris reaches the Magic Bus 142 in Alaska
  • Shot — Chris eats the misidentified berries
  • Chug — Chris writes 'Happiness only real when shared' in his final days

Themed Cocktail

The Supertramp

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz apple cider
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add bitters and shake vigorously.
  3. 3Strain into a tin camping mug over ice.
  4. 4Best served outdoors under the stars.

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.