What are the rules for the The Departed drinking game?

The The Departed drinking game has 11 rules including sips, double drinks, and shots. Key rules: Sip — Colin Sullivan checks his cell phone nervously; Sip — Frank Costello says something menacing while eating food; Sip — Billy Costigan's hand trembles or he pops a pill.

What cocktail goes with the The Departed drinking game?

The themed cocktail for The Departed is called "The Southie Sour". You'll need: 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz maple syrup, 0.5 oz Averna amaro.

How many players do you need for the The Departed drinking game?

The The Departed drinking game works with 2 or more players. Just watch The Departed together and follow the 11 rules. The more players, the more fun!

The Departed Drinking Game + Cocktail

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The Rules

Sip — Colin Sullivan checks his cell phone nervously
Sip — Frank Costello says something menacing while eating food
Sip — Billy Costigan's hand trembles or he pops a pill
Sip — Dignam drops an F-bomb at a superior officer
Sip — The Dropkick Murphys' "Shipping Up to Boston" plays
Drink Twice — Someone says the word "rat" or "mole"
Drink Twice — Costello's crew meets in the porn theater
Drink Twice — A cell phone rings during a tense undercover scene
Shot — Queenan falls from the rooftop
Shot — Billy identifies the mole via Costigan's envelope
Chug — The elevator doors open and Billy takes a bullet to the head

Themed Cocktail

The Southie Sour

Ingredients:

2 oz rye whiskey
0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz maple syrup
0.5 oz Averna amaro
1 egg white
Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1Dry shake rye, lemon juice, maple syrup, amaro, and egg white without ice for 15 seconds.
2Add ice and shake hard for another 15 seconds.
3Double strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
4Lay a lemon wheel on top of the foam.
5Drink before anyone finds out you ordered it.

Complete Your Movie Night

We made a cocktail for this one. The The Southie Sour pairs perfectly with these rules.

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Fun Facts

Directed by Martin Scorsese.(Source)
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson.(Source)
Made $291M worldwide on a $90M budget.(Source)
Rated 8.2/10 on TMDB (16,019 votes).(Source)
Tagline: "Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?"(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.