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My Neighbor Totoro Drinking Game + Cocktail

The camphor tree is calling and so is another round.

The Rules

  • Sip — Satsuki takes care of Mei like a responsible big sister
  • Sip — Mei toddles after something curious in the yard
  • Sip — Dust bunnies (susuwatari) scatter across the screen
  • Sip — The Catbus's destination sign changes
  • Sip — The wind blows dramatically through the rice paddies
  • Drink Twice — Totoro roars at the bus stop in the rain
  • Drink Twice — Mei falls asleep on top of Totoro's belly
  • Drink Twice — The acorn planting scene sprouts overnight
  • Shot — The Catbus arrives with its glowing eyes in the dark
  • Shot — Mei goes missing and the village searches for her
  • Chug — Satsuki and Mei fly on top of Totoro over the countryside

Themed Cocktail

The Camphor Tree Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz sake
  • 0.75 oz midori
  • 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz sparkling water

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle cucumber juice with simple syrup in a shaker.
  2. 2Add sake and midori with ice, shake gently for 8 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over ice.
  4. 4Top with sparkling water.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.(Source)
  • Starring Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Hitoshi Takagi.(Source)
  • Made $41M worldwide on a $4M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.1/10 on TMDB (8,660 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "He's your friendly neighbourhood forest spirit!"(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.