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Instant Family Drinking Game + Cocktail

Fostering three kids calls for instant refills.

The Rules

  • Sip — Pete or Ellie share a panicked glance about parenting
  • Sip — Lizzy acts out or says something unexpectedly mature
  • Sip — Juan or Lita drop blunt parenting advice in group sessions
  • Sip — Pete makes a joke that completely falls flat with the kids
  • Sip — A social worker visits and tension fills the room
  • Drink Twice — Lizzy has a genuine emotional breakdown
  • Drink Twice — Pete and Ellie argue about whether they can handle this
  • Drink Twice — The birth mother is mentioned causing visible anxiety
  • Shot — Pete's potato chip presentation wins over the family
  • Shot — Lizzy calls Pete and Ellie 'Mom and Dad' for the first time
  • Chug — The adoption is officially finalized in court

Themed Cocktail

Instant Familyade

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz peach schnapps
  • 3 oz fresh lemonade
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda

Instructions:

  1. 1Add vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, and lemonade to a mason jar with ice.
  2. 2Stir in simple syrup until combined.
  3. 3Top with club soda.
  4. 4Stir gently once more before serving.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Sean Anders.(Source)
  • Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Allyn Rachel.(Source)
  • Made $121M worldwide on a $48M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB (3,180 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Just add chaos, laughter, awkwardness, mistakes, love..."(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.