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James and the Giant Peach Drinking Game + Cocktail

One magical peach, one magical evening of sipping.

The Rules

  • Sip — James crawls inside or climbs on the giant peach
  • Sip — Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker are cruel to James
  • Sip — The Centipede brags about his own toughness
  • Sip — Miss Spider speaks in her elegant, soothing voice
  • Sip — The Earthworm complains about danger or doom
  • Drink Twice — The Grasshopper plays music or tells a refined story
  • Drink Twice — The peach travels to a new landscape or across the ocean
  • Drink Twice — The animation style shifts between live-action and stop-motion
  • Shot — The mechanical shark attacks the peach at sea
  • Shot — The peach is lifted into the sky by hundreds of seagulls
  • Chug — The peach lands on top of the Empire State Building

Themed Cocktail

The Giant Peach Bellini

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz peach puree
  • 0.5 oz peach schnapps
  • 4 oz prosecco
  • 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. 1Add peach puree, peach schnapps, and lemon juice to the bottom of a champagne flute.
  2. 2Slowly pour prosecco on top.
  3. 3Gently stir once from the bottom to combine.
  4. 4The fuzzy peach flavor should transport you to James's magical orchard.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Henry Selick.(Source)
  • Starring Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley.(Source)
  • Made $29M worldwide on a $38M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (1,413 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Adventures this big don't grow on trees."(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.