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McFarland USA Drinking Game + Cocktail

Run until your lungs burn, then reward yourself with a cool one — you've earned it.

The Rules

  • Sip — whenever Coach Jim White tries to connect with his McFarland runners and fails at first
  • Sip — whenever a runner is shown working the fields before or after practice
  • Sip — whenever Thomas Valles leads the pack during a training or race sequence
  • Sip — whenever the Diaz brothers cause trouble or crack a joke together
  • Sip — whenever Coach White's family struggles to adjust to life in McFarland
  • Drink Twice — whenever the team's socioeconomic barriers are shown as real obstacles to competing
  • Drink Twice — whenever Coach White watches his runners with visible pride from the sideline
  • Drink Twice — whenever a quinceañera or community celebration brings the team together
  • Shot — whenever the team qualifies for or wins a state championship meet
  • Shot — whenever a runner's personal backstory is revealed through a quiet one-on-one scene
  • Chug — whenever the real McFarland runners appear in the end-credits footage

Themed Cocktail

The Valley Runner

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 1 pinch chili salt for rim

Instructions:

  1. 1Rim a highball glass with chili salt.
  2. 2Fill the glass with ice.
  3. 3Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice.
  4. 4Shake for 10 seconds and strain into the prepared glass.
  5. 5Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Niki Caro.(Source)
  • Starring Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Elsie Fisher.(Source)
  • Grossed $46M worldwide.(Source)
  • Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB (919 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Champions can come from anywhere."(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.