History of the World: Part I Drinking Game + Cocktail
Mel Brooks rewrote history — drink every time he gets away with it.
The Rules
- Sip — Comicus delivers a punchline that gets complete silence from the Roman audience
- Sip — King Louis XVI says 'It's good to be the king'
- Sip — Moses drops one of the original fifteen commandments and pretends it never happened
- Sip — The Spanish Inquisition sketch begins with someone not expecting it
- Sip — Gregory Hines's character Josephus uses anachronistic slang in ancient Rome
- Drink Twice — The French Revolution segment transitions between comedy bits without warning
- Drink Twice — A historical figure is portrayed doing something wildly undignified
- Drink Twice — Dom DeLuise appears on screen as Emperor Nero
- Shot — The stand-up philosopher routine at the Roman unemployment office begins
- Shot — 'Hitler on Ice' appears as a faux preview for Part II
- Chug — The Spanish Inquisition bursts in with full musical choreography
Themed Cocktail
It's Good to Be the King
Ingredients:
- 2 oz brandy
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup
- 2 oz dry sparkling wine
- 1 dash orange bitters
Instructions:
- 1Combine brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
- 3Strain into a goblet over a large ice cube.
- 4Top with sparkling wine poured slowly.
- 5Add bitters and garnish immediately.
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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.