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Air Bud Drinking Game + Cocktail

There's no rule that says a dog can't drink — wait, there is.

The Rules

  • Sip — Buddy dribbles, catches, or shoots a basketball
  • Sip — Josh hides Buddy from adults who would take him away
  • Sip — Norm Snively acts villainous trying to reclaim Buddy
  • Sip — Josh practices basketball alone before Buddy joins him
  • Sip — The school gymnasium or outdoor court appears
  • Drink Twice — Buddy makes a basket during an actual game
  • Drink Twice — The referee checks the rulebook for dog eligibility
  • Drink Twice — Josh's mom discovers he's been hiding Buddy
  • Shot — Snively shows up at the game to take Buddy back
  • Shot — Josh tells Buddy to go away to protect him (the saddest scene)
  • Chug — Buddy returns to Josh and the team wins the big game

Themed Cocktail

The Golden Retriever

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 2 oz ginger ale

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake vanilla vodka, orange juice, pineapple juice, and honey syrup with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale.
  4. 4Stir gently.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Richard Martin.(Source)
  • Starring Kevin Zegers, Gregory Harrison, Cynthia Stevenson.(Source)
  • Made $10M worldwide on a $11M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 5.1/10 on TMDB (186 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The Timberwolves Are About To Unleash Their Secret Weapon."(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.