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Candyman (1992) Drinking Game + Cocktail

Say his name five times — or just drink every time someone says it once.

The Rules

  • Sip — Helen Lyle says the name 'Candyman' while researching urban legends
  • Sip — The Cabrini-Green housing project is shown in an establishing shot
  • Sip — Candyman appears and says 'Be my victim' or speaks directly to Helen
  • Sip — Helen's husband Trevor dismisses her thesis research or undermines her
  • Sip — A bee emerges from Candyman's body or from somewhere unexpected
  • Drink Twice — Helen looks into the mirror and says the Candyman name ritual
  • Drink Twice — Helen is framed for a crime she did not commit under Candyman's influence
  • Drink Twice — Anne-Marie confronts Helen about her missing baby Anthony
  • Shot — Candyman appears for the first time in full after Helen says his name five times
  • Shot — Helen walks into the bonfire to save Anthony from Candyman
  • Chug — Trevor says Helen's name at the mirror and the hook comes for him

Themed Cocktail

Cabrini-Green Hook

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz dark rum
  • 0.75 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz pomegranate juice
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously and double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. 3Do not garnish with a hook — use something subtler.
  4. 4Serve in dim lighting for full effect.

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