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Life of Brian Drinking Game + Cocktail

He's not the Messiah — he's a very naughty drinker.

The Rules

  • Sip — Brian is mistaken for the Messiah by a growing crowd
  • Sip — A Monty Python troupe member plays multiple characters in one scene
  • Sip — The People's Front of Judea argues about their name or purpose
  • Sip — A Roman soldier mispronounces or botches Latin grammar
  • Sip — A crowd follows Brian despite his protests
  • Drink Twice — Pontius Pilate can't say 'R' sounds and the guards laugh
  • Drink Twice — The 'What have the Romans ever done for us?' debate escalates
  • Drink Twice — An absurdist sight gag appears from nowhere
  • Shot — Brian accidentally creates a religion by losing his sandal
  • Shot — The alien spaceship sequence interrupts the biblical narrative
  • Chug — 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' plays during the crucifixion

Themed Cocktail

The People's Pint

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz hard cider

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice in a pint glass with ice.
  2. 2Top with hard cider.
  3. 3Stir once gently.
  4. 4Always look on the bright side of drinking.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Terry Jones.(Source)
  • Starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam.(Source)
  • Made $21M worldwide on a $4M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.8/10 on TMDB (4,831 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "He's not the messiah...he's just a naughty boy."(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.