Fosse/Verdon Drinking Game + Cocktail
Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon burn bright on stage and combust in private — drink to both.
The Rules
- Sip — Bob Fosse adjusts a dancer's position obsessively
- Sip — Gwen Verdon practices a routine to physical exhaustion
- Sip — Fosse lights a cigarette during a stressful rehearsal
- Sip — A real Broadway or film production is recreated
- Sip — Fosse's infidelity strains the marriage
- Drink Twice — Gwen choreographs a number that Fosse takes credit for
- Drink Twice — Fosse collapses or shows signs of heart trouble
- Drink Twice — A Cabaret or Chicago rehearsal scene is shown in detail
- Shot — Gwen confronts Bob about his affairs and artistic theft
- Shot — Fosse wins the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony in the same year
- Chug — Fosse's final collapse and death play out in the series finale
Themed Cocktail
The Razzle Dazzle
Ingredients:
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.25 oz Campari
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 barspoon absinthe
Instructions:
- 1Stir rye, vermouth, Campari, absinthe, and bitters with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 3No ice in the glass.
- 4Serve with confidence.
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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.