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A Christmas Carol (2009) Drinking Game + Cocktail

Three ghosts, three spirits, and one Scrooge who needs a stiff drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Scrooge says 'Bah, humbug' or scowls at holiday cheer
  • Sip — Jim Carrey's motion-capture face stretches unnaturally
  • Sip — Bob Cratchit shivers in the cold counting house
  • Sip — Victorian London streets bustle with Christmas preparations
  • Sip — Scrooge refuses to donate money to charity collectors
  • Drink Twice — Jacob Marley's ghost rattles his chains
  • Drink Twice — The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals Ignorance and Want
  • Drink Twice — Tiny Tim says 'God bless us, every one'
  • Shot — Scrooge sees his own gravestone with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
  • Shot — Scrooge flies wildly through London shrunk to mouse size
  • Chug — Scrooge wakes up reformed and buys the giant turkey for the Cratchits

Themed Cocktail

The Marley Chain

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz aged rum
  • 1 oz spiced pear liqueur
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine aged rum, pear liqueur, lemon juice, demerara syrup, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until frosty cold.
  3. 3Strain into a goblet over a large ice sphere.
  4. 4Let rest a moment before serving.

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.