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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:

  1. 1Combine brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a goblet over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Top with sparkling wine poured slowly.
  5. 5Add bitters and garnish immediately.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Mel Brooks.(Source)
  • Starring Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn.(Source)
  • Made $32M worldwide on a $10M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB (895 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!"(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.