If you’re going to watch a movie that’s bound to emotionally devastate you like Train Dreams then may we introduce a to-the-point, spirit-forward cocktail, The Pine Rail. Train Dreams takes us into the turn of the 20th century where self-sufficiency means more than just getting by. We follow Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a railroad worker and logger who simply wants to find the joy in his life. Whenever you work long months and hard hours that keep you away from your family, it’s almost as if you’re not living at all. But, when tragedy strikes he throws his heart and soul into figuring out what there is to live for. The Pine Rail is a cocktail for anyone who has ever felt alone and vulnerable in this big crazy world. It’s for sipping while watching Train Dreams, it’s for Robert Grainier, and it’s for you too.
What Oscar Award Nominations Did Train Dreams Receive?
The cast of Train Dreams including Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, Will Patton, Kerry Condon, and many others help create this film’s memorable status. Along with an excellent technical team, the movie explores the working class of the early 20th century, the beauty of nature, and what it feels like to lose the person you love most. All this earns it Oscar nominations for Cinematography (Adolpho Veloso), Music Original Song (Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar), as well as Best Picture for producers Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, and Michael Heimler.
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The Pine Rail, a Cocktail for Train Dreams
Description
You’ll need a hard one to get you through this devastating tale.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz pine-infused vodka
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Recipe, Styling, and Photography by Kylie Thomas
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