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Dallas Drinking Game + Cocktail

Oil, betrayal, and bourbon — the Ewing way.

The Rules

  • Sip — J.R. Ewing pours bourbon at the Southfork bar
  • Sip — Bobby Ewing tries to do the right thing and gets undermined
  • Sip — Sue Ellen takes a drink she shouldn't be taking
  • Sip — An oil deal or business scheme is discussed at Ewing Oil
  • Sip — Southfork Ranch's exterior appears in an establishing shot
  • Drink Twice — J.R. schemes behind a family member's back
  • Drink Twice — Cliff Barnes threatens to take down the Ewings
  • Drink Twice — A Ewing family dinner turns into a shouting match
  • Shot — 'Who shot J.R.?' is referenced or parodied
  • Shot — Bobby returns from the dead in the shower scene
  • Chug — J.R. wins a major power play against all opponents

Themed Cocktail

The Southfork

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Texas bourbon
  • 0.5 oz pecan liqueur
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, pecan liqueur, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Serve as J.R. would — with confidence.

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.