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Isle of Dogs Drinking Game + Cocktail

Good boys deserve good bourbon — Wes Anderson demands it.

The Rules

  • Sip — A dog speaks in English while humans speak Japanese
  • Sip — Wes Anderson's signature symmetrical framing appears
  • Sip — Chief growls or snaps at another dog on Trash Island
  • Sip — Stop-motion food is prepared and looks oddly appetizing
  • Sip — A flashback is introduced with a title card
  • Drink Twice — Atari and Chief share a bonding moment
  • Drink Twice — Nutmeg does something effortlessly graceful
  • Drink Twice — Mayor Kobayashi's anti-dog propaganda airs on screen
  • Shot — Chief discovers he was once a house pet all along
  • Shot — The dogs mount their rescue mission for Spots
  • Chug — Atari addresses the city and the dogs are welcomed home

Themed Cocktail

Trash Island Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Japanese whisky
  • 0.5 oz toasted sesame orgeat
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 orange peel

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine whisky, sesame orgeat, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. 4Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Wes Anderson.(Source)
  • Starring Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Bob Balaban.(Source)
  • Made $73M worldwide on a $35M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB (5,308 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Loyalty has a scent. And it smells like rebellion."(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.