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American Graffiti Drinking Game + Cocktail

Cruising, sock hops, and one last night before everything changes.

The Rules

  • Sip — A classic car cruises down the Main Street strip
  • Sip — Wolfman Jack's voice plays on the radio
  • Sip — Curt Henderson spots the mysterious blonde in the white T-Bird
  • Sip — A 1950s or early 1960s rock-and-roll song starts playing
  • Sip — Steve and Laurie argue about their future
  • Drink Twice — Terry 'the Toad' tries to impress Debbie
  • Drink Twice — John Milner gets stuck driving with Carol
  • Drink Twice — Curt is hazed by the Pharaohs car gang
  • Shot — The drag race at Paradise Road begins
  • Shot — Curt finally hears back from Wolfman Jack
  • Chug — The epilogue title cards reveal everyone's fate

Themed Cocktail

The T-Bird Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz cherry cola syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3 oz ginger ale
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, cherry cola syrup, and lemon juice in a highball glass with ice.
  2. 2Top with ginger ale.
  3. 3Stir once gently.
  4. 4Drop in the maraschino cherry.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by George Lucas.(Source)
  • Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat.(Source)
  • Made $140M worldwide on a $777,000 budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB (1,549 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Where were you in '62?"(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.