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Before Sunset Drinking Game + Cocktail

They have 80 minutes and one waltz — drink accordingly.

The Rules

  • Sip — Jesse promotes his book about their night in Vienna
  • Sip — Celine mentions her environmental activism work
  • Sip — The camera follows them in an unbroken walking shot through Paris
  • Sip — Jesse checks the time or mentions his flight
  • Sip — Either character references what happened nine years ago
  • Drink Twice — Celine admits she showed up at the Vienna train station
  • Drink Twice — Jesse reveals his marriage is unhappy
  • Drink Twice — They ride the bateau mouche together on the Seine
  • Shot — Celine performs 'A Waltz for a Night' on her guitar
  • Shot — Jesse and Celine arrive at her apartment
  • Chug — Celine says 'Baby, you are gonna miss that plane' in the final scene

Themed Cocktail

The Seine Stroll

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz dry French rosé
  • 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Pour the rosé into a wine glass with ice.
  2. 2Add St-Germain and grapefruit juice.
  3. 3Top with sparkling water.
  4. 4Add a dash of orange bitters.
  5. 5Stir gently and serve while strolling if possible.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Richard Linklater.(Source)
  • Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff.(Source)
  • Made $16M worldwide on a $3M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB (3,720 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?"(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.