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Hoosiers Drinking Game + Cocktail

A tiny gym, a second chance, and one legendary free throw line.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Coach Dale runs a play that the players don't understand at first
  • Sip — Every time Shooter is visibly drunk or struggling with sobriety during a game
  • Sip — Every time a Hickory townsperson publicly doubts or criticizes Coach Dale
  • Sip — Every time Ollie sinks an improbable shot no one expected him to make
  • Sip — Every time the team is shown running conditioning drills on the outdoor court
  • Drink Twice — Every time Coach Dale measures the free throw line at the Hinkle Fieldhouse before the title game
  • Drink Twice — Every time Shooter calls a play from the bleachers while drunk and it somehow works
  • Drink Twice — Every time Myra Fleener defends Jimmy against basketball pressure
  • Shot — Every time Coach Dale is officially ejected from a game
  • Shot — Every time Jimmy Chitwood says he'll play only if Coach Dale stays
  • Chug — Every time Jimmy hits the championship-winning shot at the buzzer

Themed Cocktail

The Hickory Slam

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz amaretto
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz ginger ale
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, amaretto, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well and strain into an ice-filled pint glass.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
  4. 4Add bitters on top.
  5. 5Garnish and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by David Anspaugh.(Source)
  • Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper.(Source)
  • Made $29M worldwide on a $9M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB (576 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "They needed a second chance to finish first."(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.