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Despicable Me 2 Drinking Game + Cocktail

Gru goes legit — the Minions go purple — you go for another drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — A Minion is kidnapped or goes missing from the lab
  • Sip — Lucy Wilde does something endearingly awkward around Gru
  • Sip — Gru resists his feelings for Lucy throughout a scene
  • Sip — Eduardo/El Macho acts suspiciously charming at the mall
  • Sip — Agnes asks about Gru getting a girlfriend or mom
  • Drink Twice — A purple evil Minion attacks or rampages
  • Drink Twice — Lucy uses a spy gadget in an unconventional way
  • Drink Twice — Gru and Lucy go undercover at the Paradise Mall
  • Shot — El Macho reveals his secret lair beneath the restaurant
  • Shot — Gru rescues Lucy from the shark-strapped rocket
  • Chug — Gru and Lucy get married in the backyard wedding

Themed Cocktail

The Purple Minion

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz crème de violette
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz club soda

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake briefly.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over ice.
  4. 4Top with club soda.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Pierre Coffin.(Source)
  • Starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt.(Source)
  • Made $971M worldwide on a $76M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (11,871 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "More minions. More despicable."(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.