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Muppet Christmas Carol Drinking Game + Cocktail

God bless us every one — now drink up.

The Rules

  • Sip — Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat argue about their role as narrators of the story
  • Sip — Scrooge snaps at Bob Cratchit about coal, wages, or leaving early
  • Sip — A Ghost of Christmas appears and Scrooge reacts with initial dismissal or fear
  • Sip — Michael Caine delivers a line with complete theatrical sincerity surrounded by Muppets
  • Sip — A full ensemble Muppet musical number breaks out in the streets of London
  • Drink Twice — The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come silently points at Scrooge's grave
  • Drink Twice — Tiny Tim appears on screen and says or implies he may not survive
  • Drink Twice — Scrooge is shown a memory that visibly softens his hardened exterior
  • Shot — Scrooge wakes up on Christmas morning and realizes he hasn't missed it
  • Shot — Scrooge appears at Fred's Christmas party and is welcomed with genuine joy
  • Chug — Scrooge buys the prize turkey and delivers it to the Cratchit family home

Themed Cocktail

Scrooge's Wassail

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz aged rum
  • 4 oz hot spiced apple cider
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves

Instructions:

  1. 1Heat spiced apple cider with cinnamon stick and cloves in a small saucepan — do not boil.
  2. 2Strain into a warmed mug.
  3. 3Add aged rum, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
  4. 4Stir gently to combine.
  5. 5Garnish and serve immediately while hot.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Brian Henson.(Source)
  • Starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire.(Source)
  • Made $27M worldwide on a $12M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.4/10 on TMDB (1,144 votes).(Source)
  • Released in 1992. Genres: Music, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Drama.(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.