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Big Fish Drinking Game + Cocktail

Edward Bloom's tall tales go down smooth with sweet tea bourbon.

The Rules

  • Sip — Edward Bloom begins telling another unbelievable story
  • Sip — Young Edward's eyes go wide with wonder at something
  • Sip — A scene transitions between the fantastical past and the mundane present
  • Sip — Sandra Bloom appears or is mentioned adoringly
  • Sip — The town of Spectre is shown with its idyllic strangeness
  • Drink Twice — The giant Karl joins Edward on an adventure
  • Drink Twice — The witch's glass eye reveals someone's death
  • Drink Twice — Will Bloom confronts his father about the truth of his stories
  • Shot — Edward catches the enormous uncatchable catfish
  • Shot — The real people from Edward's stories appear at the hospital
  • Chug — Will carries his father into the river in the final scene

Themed Cocktail

The Tall Tale Toddy

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz sweet tea concentrate
  • 0.5 oz peach liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz cold water

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, sweet tea, peach liqueur, and lemon juice in a mason jar.
  2. 2Add ice and cold water.
  3. 3Stir gently until chilled.
  4. 4The simplicity mirrors small-town Southern charm.
  5. 5Sip while telling your own exaggerated stories.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Tim Burton.(Source)
  • Starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup.(Source)
  • Made $123M worldwide on a $70M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB (7,655 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "An adventure as big as life itself."(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.