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Unstoppable Drinking Game + Cocktail

Denzel Washington chases a runaway train — your heart rate and drink count both climb.

The Rules

  • Sip — Frank Barnes says something grizzled and experienced
  • Sip — Will Colson mentions his personal life troubles
  • Sip — A news helicopter follows the runaway train from above
  • Sip — Connie Hooper barks orders at someone from the control room
  • Sip — The speedometer or train speed is mentioned on screen
  • Drink Twice — An attempt to stop the train fails spectacularly
  • Drink Twice — The train barrels through a populated area at full speed
  • Drink Twice — Frank and Will argue about the best way to stop 777
  • Shot — Frank jumps onto the runaway train at speed
  • Shot — The train nearly derails on the elevated curve at Stanton
  • Chug — Will slows the engine and the train finally stops

Themed Cocktail

Engine 777

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz strong black coffee (cooled)
  • 0.5 oz demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, coffee, and demerara syrup in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Add bitters and stir for 20 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express orange peel over the drink.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Tony Scott.(Source)
  • Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson.(Source)
  • Made $168M worldwide on a $100M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (3,817 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes."(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.