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Maniac Drinking Game + Cocktail

The simulation is breaking — drink before it resets.

The Rules

  • Sip — Owen and Annie are shown in a new trial simulation scenario together
  • Sip — Dr. Mantleray says something condescending or scientifically unhinged
  • Sip — GRTA — the trial supercomputer — malfunctions or behaves emotionally
  • Sip — Annie admits she is still taking the pills to recreate a specific memory
  • Sip — Owen sees a vision of his brother Jed that does not match reality
  • Drink Twice — The simulation bleeds into a completely new genre or setting
  • Drink Twice — Owen and Annie make an unexpected connection across simulation layers
  • Drink Twice — Dr. Fujita and Dr. Mantleray argue about the trial's ethics
  • Shot — GRTA falls in love with Dr. Mantleray's recorded therapy voice
  • Shot — Owen and Annie's memories are revealed to be connected across their pasts
  • Chug — Owen and Annie leave the facility together and drive into the open road

Themed Cocktail

The GRTA Protocol

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.5 oz dry vermouth
  • 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 0.25 oz violet liqueur
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 barspoon yuzu juice

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass.
  4. 4Allow the violet hue to settle before serving.
  5. 5Serve immediately without garnish.

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.