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Princess Mononoke Drinking Game + Cocktail

The forest gods demand a toast — refuse at your own peril.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ashitaka touches or looks at his cursed arm
  • Sip — A kodama (tree spirit) rattles its head
  • Sip — Lady Eboshi speaks about progress or Iron Town
  • Sip — San growls, snarls, or acts feral
  • Sip — The Great Forest Spirit appears in any form
  • Drink Twice — A massive battle between humans and forest creatures erupts
  • Drink Twice — Jigo acts self-serving and manipulative
  • Drink Twice — San and Ashitaka argue about humans vs nature
  • Shot — The Forest Spirit's head is cut off
  • Shot — The Nightwalker form rises and starts absorbing everything
  • Chug — Ashitaka and San return the Forest Spirit's head

Themed Cocktail

Spirit of the Forest

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz sake
  • 1 oz yuzu juice
  • 0.5 oz matcha simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz lychee liqueur
  • Splash of soda water

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine sake, yuzu juice, matcha syrup, and lychee liqueur in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake gently and strain into a ceramic bowl.
  3. 3Top with a splash of soda water.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.(Source)
  • Starring Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka.(Source)
  • Made $177M worldwide on a $24M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.3/10 on TMDB (8,819 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The fate of the world rests on the courage of one warrior."(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.