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Big Little Lies Drinking Game + Cocktail

Monterey mothers sip wine, keep secrets, and destroy each other.

The Rules

  • Sip — Madeline Martha Mackenzie makes a passive-aggressive remark
  • Sip — The Monterey coastline appears in an establishing shot
  • Sip — Renata Klein yells about not being taken seriously
  • Sip — Bonnie stands silently observing with knowing intensity
  • Sip — The kids at Otter Bay Elementary do something precocious
  • Drink Twice — Celeste's bruises or injuries are shown or implied
  • Drink Twice — The detective interviews a parent about trivia night
  • Drink Twice — Jane Chapman has a flashback to her assault
  • Shot — Perry Wright's abusive behavior is confronted directly
  • Shot — The Monterey Five stand together on the balcony
  • Chug — The truth of trivia night is finally revealed

Themed Cocktail

The Monterey Merlot Mule

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz red wine reduction (simmered merlot)
  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz ginger beer

Instructions:

  1. 1Make red wine reduction by simmering merlot until halved, then cool.
  2. 2Combine reduction, bourbon, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a copper mug over ice.
  4. 4Top with ginger beer.
  5. 5Stir once and serve with a knowing glance.

Fun Facts

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.