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Goodnight Mommy Drinking Game + Cocktail

She doesn't look like herself anymore — and you're going to need a drink for what comes next.

The Rules

  • Sip — Elias or Lukas whispers to each other while their mother sleeps
  • Sip — The mother's bandaged face is shown in close-up without context or explanation
  • Sip — The twins explore the house or property unsupervised
  • Sip — The mother behaves differently than the twins remember from before her surgery
  • Sip — A Red Cross volunteer appears at the house asking about a missing person
  • Drink Twice — Elias or Lukas does something to test whether the bandaged woman is really their mother
  • Drink Twice — The mother disciplines one twin but ignores or cannot see the other
  • Drink Twice — An insect or animal is shown in an unsettling close-up
  • Shot — It is revealed that one of the twins is not physically present
  • Shot — The mother is restrained by the boys as part of their interrogation
  • Chug — The full truth about Lukas is confirmed in the final act

Themed Cocktail

The Bandaged Sour

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz aquavit
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz elderflower cordial
  • 0.5 oz cucumber juice
  • 1 egg white
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice and dry shake for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  2. 2Add ice and shake again for 15 seconds.
  3. 3Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Allow the foam to form a clean white surface before garnishing.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Severin Fiala.(Source)
  • Starring Elias Schwarz, Lukas Schwarz, Susanne Wuest.(Source)
  • Grossed $2M worldwide.(Source)
  • Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB (1,677 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "A mother should look out for her sons."(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.