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Before Sunrise Drinking Game + Cocktail

One night in Vienna, infinite sips till dawn.

The Rules

  • Sip — Jesse says something charmingly pretentious about life
  • Sip — Celine references French culture or her upbringing
  • Sip — The couple walks past a recognizable Vienna landmark
  • Sip — Jesse or Celine asks a hypothetical question about love
  • Sip — A stranger interacts with the couple briefly
  • Drink Twice — The palm reader delivers her cryptic reading
  • Drink Twice — Jesse and Celine make up a phone call to an imaginary friend
  • Drink Twice — The pinball machine scene in the bar plays out
  • Shot — Jesse and Celine share their first kiss on the Ferris wheel
  • Shot — The couple agrees to meet again in six months
  • Chug — The train pulls away in the final scene as the sun rises

Themed Cocktail

The Vienna Dawn

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Austrian apricot brandy
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz dry sparkling wine

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake apricot brandy, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and simple syrup with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. 3Top with dry sparkling wine.
  4. 4Stir once gently to integrate.
  5. 5Serve before sunrise if possible.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Richard Linklater.(Source)
  • Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Andrea Eckert.(Source)
  • Made $6M worldwide on a $3M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.0/10 on TMDB (4,580 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Can the greatest romance of your life last only one night?"(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.