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Meet the Parents Drinking Game + Cocktail

Every awkward silence at the dinner table requires another immediate sip.

The Rules

  • Sip — whenever Jack Byrnes stares at Greg with unblinking suspicion
  • Sip — whenever Greg Focker accidentally destroys or damages something in the Byrnes house
  • Sip — whenever Mr. Jinx the cat does something that makes Greg look guilty
  • Sip — whenever Greg's fake last name 'Gay' or 'Focker' causes maximum awkwardness
  • Sip — whenever Pam fails to see what is obviously going wrong right in front of her
  • Drink Twice — whenever the polygraph test surfaces or Jack references it directly
  • Drink Twice — whenever the urn containing Grandma Dina is brought up or in danger
  • Drink Twice — whenever Jack reveals another absurd secret military or CIA skill
  • Shot — whenever the 'I'm watching you' eye gesture is directed at Greg by Jack
  • Shot — whenever Greg lies directly to Jack's face and Jack clearly knows it
  • Chug — whenever the exploding champagne cork destroys the flower arch at the ceremony

Themed Cocktail

The Focker Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 2 oz tonic water
  • 2 dashes cucumber bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liqueur in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over ice.
  4. 4Top with tonic water.
  5. 5Add cucumber bitters and stir once.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Paul Weitz.(Source)
  • Starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson.(Source)
  • Made $311M worldwide on a $100M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 5.7/10 on TMDB (3,405 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Kids bring everyone closer, right?"(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.