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Reality Bites Drinking Game + Cocktail

Generation X angst pairs perfectly with cheap beer and irony.

The Rules

  • Sip — Lelaina films her documentary on a camcorder
  • Sip — Troy makes a sarcastic philosophical observation
  • Sip — Someone references their student loans or job struggles
  • Sip — A 90s song plays on the soundtrack
  • Sip — Michael tries too hard to be cool
  • Drink Twice — Troy and Lelaina have unresolved sexual tension
  • Drink Twice — Vickie stresses about an HIV test
  • Drink Twice — Lelaina's documentary footage is shown
  • Shot — Troy confesses his feelings awkwardly
  • Shot — Lelaina's documentary gets butchered by the network
  • Chug — Troy and Lelaina finally get together at the gas station

Themed Cocktail

Generation Hex

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz cold brew coffee
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of cream
  • Dash of cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. 1Pour whiskey, cold brew, and simple syrup into a pint glass over ice.
  2. 2Float cream on top.
  3. 3Dust with cinnamon.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Ben Stiller.(Source)
  • Starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo.(Source)
  • Made $33M worldwide on a $12M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (781 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "A comedy about love in the '90s"(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.