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A Charlie Brown Christmas Drinking Game + Cocktail

Good grief — pour one out for that sad little tree.

The Rules

  • Sip — Charlie Brown sighs and says 'Good grief'
  • Sip — The Peanuts gang ice skates at the frozen pond
  • Sip — Snoopy does his happy dance on top of his doghouse
  • Sip — Lucy pulls the football away or dispenses psychiatric advice
  • Sip — Schroeder plays Beethoven on his toy piano
  • Drink Twice — Linus delivers his blanket-clutching speech about Christmas
  • Drink Twice — Charlie Brown picks the tiny pathetic tree
  • Drink Twice — The kids mock Charlie Brown's directing abilities
  • Shot — Linus recites the Gospel of Luke on stage
  • Shot — The tree droops under a single ornament's weight
  • Chug — The gang transforms the little tree and sings 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing'

Themed Cocktail

The Sad Little Tree-ni

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz green Chartreuse
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions:

  1. 1Gently muddle the rosemary sprig in the shaker.
  2. 2Add gin, green Chartreuse, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  3. 3Shake until well chilled.
  4. 4Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Fun Facts

  • Starring Mark Evanier, Scott McGuire, Bill Melendez.(Source)
  • Released in 2008. Genres: Documentary.(Source)
  • Runtime: 16 minutes.(Source)
  • Produced by United Feature Syndicate.(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.