Mixing Potions & Lore in DnD: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
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05/27/23 • 35 min
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Critical Hit or Critical Flop?: Buckle up for a critical analysis of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. We explore the film's successes and stumbles, from thrilling monster battles to time-bending upholstery choices.
Dylan's Deep Dive: Prepare for a barrage of insider jokes and obscure D&D lore as Dylan uncovers the film's hidden references and Easter eggs. Only true adventurers need apply!
Cameron's Bardic Ballad: Does Chris Pine's charismatic performance capture the bardic essence? We discuss the actor's portrayal and ponder his unexpected rise to nerd stardom.
From Pixels to Potions: No fantasy adventure is complete without a potent beverage! We mix up the "Potion of Heroism," a refreshing blend of tequila, lime juice, and blue curaçao, the perfect fuel for slaying dragons and leveling up.
The Potion of Heroism Recipe (from Ginny Di):
1.5oz tequila (Caskers)
1.5oz fresh lime juice
0.5oz blue curaçao
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled shot glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or edible dice (optional).
Raise your Potion of Heroism and join Cocktails & Classics on this epic quest through Honor Among Thieves! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, share your favorite (or least favorite) D&D moments with us on social media, and maybe even brush up on your Elvish before Dylan's next lore interrogation.
Check out Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves on Paramount Plus now. Try 1 month FREE with promo code FINAL! Offer ends 6/10.
Critical Hit or Critical Flop?: Buckle up for a critical analysis of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. We explore the film's successes and stumbles, from thrilling monster battles to time-bending upholstery choices.
Dylan's Deep Dive: Prepare for a barrage of insider jokes and obscure D&D lore as Dylan uncovers the film's hidden references and Easter eggs. Only true adventurers need apply!
Cameron's Bardic Ballad: Does Chris Pine's charismatic performance capture the bardic essence? We discuss the actor's portrayal and ponder his unexpected rise to nerd stardom.
From Pixels to Potions: No fantasy adventure is complete without a potent beverage! We mix up the "Potion of Heroism," a refreshing blend of tequila, lime juice, and blue curaçao, the perfect fuel for slaying dragons and leveling up.
The Potion of Heroism Recipe (from Ginny Di):
1.5oz tequila (Caskers)
1.5oz fresh lime juice
0.5oz blue curaçao
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled shot glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or edible dice (optional).
Raise your Potion of Heroism and join Cocktails & Classics on this epic quest through Honor Among Thieves! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, share your favorite (or least favorite) D&D moments with us on social media, and maybe even brush up on your Elvish before Dylan's next lore interrogation.
Check out Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves on Paramount Plus now. Try 1 month FREE with promo code FINAL! Offer ends 6/10.
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Donnie Dark(o) and Stormy Recipe:
Channel the film's dark, stormy atmosphere with a signature cocktail. The Donnie Dark(o) and Stormy combines Gosling's Black Seal Rum, lime juice, and ginger beer for a sweet and spicy mix that's as mind-bending as the movie itself.
The Donnie Dark(o) and Stormy Recipe:
2 ounces Gosling's Black Seal Rum (Caskers)
1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
Ginger beer, to top (about 5 ounces)
Instructions: Combine rum and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled Collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge or a maraschino cherry (optional).
Raise your Donnie Dark(o) and Stormy and join Cocktails & Classics on this existential journey! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, share your theories about the film's ending with us on social media, and maybe offer Ben some open-ending movie therapy. The multiverse awaits!
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The Mococoa-licious Martini Recipe:
2 oz/60ml vodka (Caskers)
.5 oz/15ml coffee liqueur (Caskers)
1 oz/30ml espresso, freshly brewed (or cold brew concentrate)
.5 oz/15ml simple syrup
optional: few drops of chocolate bitters
Garnish: coffee beans and a dusting of Chocolate powder
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans and a dusting of chocolate powder.
Raise your Mococoa-licious Martini and join Cocktails & Classics for a thought-provoking discussion of The Truman Show! Don't forget to subscribe for more cinematic cocktail adventures, share your Truman theories and reality TV woes with us on social media, and maybe give Ben's wife a Jim Carrey crash course. Enjoy the episode!
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