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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Drinking Game + Cocktail

Reacher went back — and so will you, for another round.

The Rules

  • Sip — Reacher punches someone who clearly outweighs him
  • Sip — Major Susan Turner proves she can handle herself
  • Sip — Reacher ignores a direct order from military brass
  • Sip — Samantha acts like a defiant teenager to Reacher
  • Sip — A shadowy military conspiracy detail is uncovered
  • Drink Twice — Reacher and Turner go on the run together
  • Drink Twice — The Hunter stalks Reacher through a new location
  • Drink Twice — Samantha is used as leverage against Reacher
  • Shot — Reacher confronts the corrupt General Harkness directly
  • Shot — Reacher fights the Hunter on the rooftop in New Orleans
  • Chug — Reacher says goodbye and disappears off the grid again

Themed Cocktail

Never Go Back

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, Aperol, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add bitters and shake for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  4. 4The amber warmth suits a man who never stays in one place.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Edward Zwick.(Source)
  • Starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh.(Source)
  • Made $162M worldwide on a $60M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.0/10 on TMDB (5,247 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Never give in. Never give up. Never go back."(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.