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My Cousin Vinny Drinking Game + Cocktail

Two yutes, one courtroom, and a whole lot of grits.

The Rules

  • Sip — Vinny objects and gets overruled by Judge Haller
  • Sip — Mona Lisa Vito sighs or rolls her eyes at Vinny
  • Sip — Judge Haller threatens Vinny with contempt
  • Sip — Bill or Stan look terrified in the courtroom
  • Sip — Vinny shows up in an inappropriate outfit for court
  • Drink Twice — Vinny says 'yutes' and the judge corrects him
  • Drink Twice — A witness testimony falls apart under cross-examination
  • Drink Twice — Vinny cannot sleep due to some Alabama noise
  • Shot — Mona Lisa Vito takes the stand as an expert witness
  • Shot — Vinny proves the tire marks don't match
  • Chug — The boys are finally declared not guilty

Themed Cocktail

The Expert Witness

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz amaretto
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 egg white

Instructions:

  1. 1Dry shake bourbon, amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white for 15 seconds.
  2. 2Add ice and shake vigorously for another 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Let the foam settle before serving.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Jonathan Lynn.(Source)
  • Starring Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio.(Source)
  • Made $64M worldwide on a $11M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.5/10 on TMDB (1,812 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "There have been many courtroom dramas that have glorified the Great American Legal System. This is not one of them."(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.