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Best in Show Drinking Game + Cocktail

Two hundred dogs, five neurotic owners, one very full glass.

The Rules

  • Sip — Gerry Fleck's two left feet are mentioned by anyone
  • Sip — Harlan Pepper starts naming different types of nuts
  • Sip — The Swans (Meg and Hamilton) bicker passive-aggressively
  • Sip — Christy Cummings bounces with excessive pep at the dog show
  • Sip — Fred Willard's Buck Laughlin makes an inappropriate commentary remark
  • Drink Twice — Beatrice the Weimaraner sits perfectly still in costume
  • Drink Twice — Cookie Fleck runs into one of her many ex-lovers
  • Drink Twice — Stefan and Scott lose Winky's favorite toy bee
  • Shot — Buck Laughlin is escorted away from the commentary booth
  • Shot — The Best in Show winner is finally announced
  • Chug — Harlan Pepper silently mouths 'macadamia' and catches himself

Themed Cocktail

The Blue Ribbon Terrier

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz dry vermouth
  • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 lemon twist

Instructions:

  1. 1Stir gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters with ice for 30 seconds.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. 3Express the lemon twist over the surface.
  4. 4Drop the twist in or drape it on the rim.
  5. 5Serve with the composure of a best-in-show champion.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Christopher Guest.(Source)
  • Starring Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest.(Source)
  • Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB (647 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Some pets deserve a little more respect than others."(Source)
  • Released in 2000. Genres: Comedy.(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.