The wilderness is calling and this time it comes with a celebrity touch and a signature cocktail to match. Matthew McConaughey and Bear Grylls will be a part of the most talked about episode yet for “Running Wild With Bear Grylls”, which kicks off the new season. The premiere of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” is already generating buzz. It features high-stakes moments of survival set against stunning landscapes. Now, it is inspiring fans to take the experience home. The show has also introduced a cocktail that is tied to each episode. This allows viewers to enjoy the adventure while sipping on their drink.
Matthew McConaughey joins ‘Running Wild,’ After Years of Preparation
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Bear Grylls is back for a second season of “Running Wild With Bear Grylls” and this time he brings Matthew McConaughey with him.
Grylls revealed that the Season 9 premiere was years in the making. The two have been trying for nearly 20 years to team up. “There was a nice connection and he always said ‘I’m going to do the series’. Grylls told Decider that he “really wanted to do it” and that sometimes, it takes time for the stars to align.
Matthew McConaughey takes on extreme survival
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Matthew McConaughey did not hold back when the moment arrived. The two headed to a Norwegian glacier, where they faced freezing waters, steep rappels and intense survival challenges. And the food? It was not your typical dinner.
After a long outdoor day, Grylls kept his word and provided the meal. This included boiled reindeer tests cooked over a campfire, where things became real (and a bit hard to stomach). Grylls admitted that the dish did not live up to previous meals he had shared with the actor. “I mean, I don’t think it’s great,” Grylls admitted. “What do they call these? Rocky Mountain oysters? It’s like a sanitized version. We had a slightly rawer version of it.”
Matthew McConaughey was praised for his willingness to embrace the experience. “But, again, [McConaughey] has such a great way of being. And he was in. He would say, “Bring it on!”
McConaughey, meanwhile, came prepared with his own signature style. Grylls remembered that McConaughey had said he was bringing his own Pantalones Organic Tequila in a hip flask.
Matthew McConaughey Tequila Cocktail – ‘Running wild’
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The Wild Blackberry Margarita is a drink inspired by this episode. It was recently featured on the show’s Facebook page. The cocktail is bold, refreshing and just a bit wild, which perfectly matches the tone of the episode.
Here’s how you can recreate the experience of watching an adventure unfold while sipping on a drink:
Handful of wild Blackberries (muddled).
2 oz Pantalones Organic Tequila
0.5 oz organic agave nectar
1 oz organic lime juice
Pour over ice and enjoy.
McConaughey embraces the Unknown
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Matthew McConaughey has a history of pushing himself beyond his comfort zone. His latest adventure is proof. In his memoir, “Greenlights,” McConaughey talked about taking on unpredictable and bold experiences, such as wrestling a local champion boxer while traveling through West Africa during the late 1990s, or living abroad with a family of Australians as a young exchange students.
When and Where to Watch ‘Running Wild?
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“Running Wild With Bear Grylls”, airing Tuesday nights at 9/8c, brings viewers face to face with some of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Each episode features Bear Grylls, a survival expert, taking a celebrity into the wilderness. From remote mountains and deserts, to icy glaciers and icy deserts, they must rely upon their survival skills, mental toughness and teamwork in order to survive. Grylls, a survival expert, has taken celebrities like Zac Efron and Florence Pugh on unforgettable adventures. The series is a combination of high-stakes adventures and candid conversations that give fans a rare glimpse at celebrities who are completely out their comfort zone.
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