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Bohemian Rhapsody Drinking Game + Cocktail

We are the champions, and tonight, we drink until we are.

The Rules

  • Sip — Freddie Mercury refers to his fans as 'darlings' or addresses the crowd theatrically
  • Sip — the band argues in the studio about the direction of a song
  • Sip — Mary Austin appears and shares a meaningful moment with Freddie
  • Sip — John Reid does something manipulative or managerial and self-serving
  • Sip — Queen performs a song you recognize on a stage or in a studio
  • Drink Twice — Freddie's teeth or his distinctive overbite is mentioned by another character
  • Drink Twice — Freddie pushes the band toward an unconventional or experimental idea
  • Drink Twice — Freddie's diagnosis or health is directly addressed
  • Shot — the opening drum stomp of 'We Will Rock You' begins
  • Shot — Live Aid 1985 — the band takes the stage at Wembley
  • Chug — the full Live Aid performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' plays on screen

Themed Cocktail

The Killer Queen

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz raspberry syrup
  • 4 oz dry Champagne or Prosecco
  • 1 tsp pomegranate juice

Instructions:

  1. 1Chill a champagne flute thoroughly in the freezer.
  2. 2Combine St-Germain, lemon juice, and raspberry syrup in a shaker with ice.
  3. 3Shake briefly and strain into the chilled flute.
  4. 4Top slowly with Champagne to preserve bubbles.
  5. 5Drizzle pomegranate juice along the inside edge for a jewel-red swirl.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Bryan Singer.(Source)
  • Starring Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy.(Source)
  • Made $911M worldwide on a $52M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.0/10 on TMDB (17,586 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Fearless lives forever."(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.