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Invictus Drinking Game + Cocktail

Mandela united a nation — now unite your drinking crew.

The Rules

  • Sip — Nelson Mandela quotes poetry or philosophy
  • Sip — Francois Pienaar rallies the Springboks with a speech
  • Sip — A security detail member looks suspicious of the other team
  • Sip — A rugby training montage plays on screen
  • Sip — The racial divide in South Africa is visually depicted
  • Drink Twice — Mandela's bodyguards from different backgrounds clash then bond
  • Drink Twice — Francois visits Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island
  • Drink Twice — The Springboks visit a township to play with kids
  • Shot — The 1995 World Cup final kicks off against New Zealand
  • Shot — Mandela walks onto the field wearing a Springbok jersey
  • Chug — The Springboks win and Mandela lifts the Webb Ellis Cup

Themed Cocktail

The Springbok Spirit

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Amarula cream liqueur
  • 1 oz South African brandy
  • 0.5 oz crème de menthe
  • 3 oz whole milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine Amarula, brandy, crème de menthe, milk, and vanilla in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until very cold and frothy.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4The green-and-gold layers honor the Springbok colors.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Clint Eastwood.(Source)
  • Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge.(Source)
  • Made $122M worldwide on a $60M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (4,298 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion."(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.