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How Stella Got Her Groove Back Drinking Game + Cocktail

Sip your way to Jamaica and rediscover your own groove.

The Rules

  • Sip — Stella says the word 'groove' out loud
  • Sip — Winston flashes that signature smile at Stella
  • Sip — Stella and Delilah argue or give each other sass on the phone
  • Sip — Stella's coworkers question her relationship choices
  • Sip — Any scene shot on the beach in Jamaica
  • Drink Twice — Stella mentions her age gap with Winston
  • Drink Twice — Delilah delivers a one-liner that makes you cackle
  • Drink Twice — Winston says 'I love you' to Stella for the first time
  • Shot — Stella quits or threatens to quit her high-stress job
  • Shot — Winston's family confronts Stella about the relationship
  • Chug — Stella and Winston finally dance together on the beach

Themed Cocktail

Jamaican Groove

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.75 oz ginger syrup
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Club soda to top

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine dark rum, lime juice, ginger syrup, and pineapple juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4Top with a splash of club soda and stir gently.
  5. 5Add two dashes of Angostura bitters on top.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan.(Source)
  • Starring Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Whoopi Goldberg.(Source)
  • Made $38M worldwide on a $20M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 5.8/10 on TMDB (123 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Sometimes you have to break the rules to free your heart."(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.