What are the rules for the Mr. Holland's Opus drinking game?

The Mr. Holland's Opus drinking game has 11 rules including sips, double drinks, and shots. Key rules: Sip — Glenn Holland plays piano or conducts while clearly thinking about his own symphony; Sip — Holland argues with his wife Iris about sacrificing family time for music; Sip — A struggling student finally has a breakthrough moment under Holland's guidance.

What cocktail goes with the Mr. Holland's Opus drinking game?

The themed cocktail for Mr. Holland's Opus is called "The Opus Old Fashioned". You'll need: 2 oz bourbon, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 dash orange bitters.

How many players do you need for the Mr. Holland's Opus drinking game?

The Mr. Holland's Opus drinking game works with 2 or more players. Just watch Mr. Holland's Opus together and follow the 11 rules. The more players, the more fun!

Mr. Holland's Opus Drinking Game + Cocktail

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The Rules

Sip — Glenn Holland plays piano or conducts while clearly thinking about his own symphony
Sip — Holland argues with his wife Iris about sacrificing family time for music
Sip — A struggling student finally has a breakthrough moment under Holland's guidance
Sip — Principal Jacobs challenges Holland's unconventional teaching methods
Sip — Holland's deaf son Cole is shown watching his father perform from a distance
Drink Twice — Holland learns his music program is being cut due to budget decisions
Drink Twice — A former student returns years later to credit Holland for changing their life
Drink Twice — Holland plays rock and roll in class to reach disengaged students
Shot — Cole confronts Holland about feeling invisible in his father's music-obsessed life
Shot — Holland finally hears Cole communicate through sign language in an emotional moment
Chug — The auditorium surprise finale where former students perform Holland's completed symphony

Themed Cocktail

The Opus Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

2 oz bourbon
0.25 oz demerara syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
1 dash orange bitters
1 tsp water

Instructions:

1Combine demerara syrup, both bitters, and water in an old fashioned glass.
2Stir briefly to combine.
3Add bourbon and a large ice cube.
4Stir for 20 seconds to chill and dilute.
5Express an orange peel over the glass and place on the rim.

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Fun Facts

Directed by Stephen Herek.(Source)
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas.(Source)
Made $106M worldwide on a $31M budget.(Source)
Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB (443 votes).(Source)
Tagline: "Of all the lives he changed, the one that changed the most was his own."(Source)

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