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A Knight's Tale Drinking Game + Cocktail

You have been weighed, measured, and found ready for another round.

The Rules

  • Sip — William Thatcher lowers his lance for a joust
  • Sip — Chaucer introduces William with an elaborate speech
  • Sip — The crowd anachronistically sings or claps to rock music
  • Sip — Jocelyn appears and William stares in lovesick awe
  • Sip — Roland or Wat bicker about strategy or money
  • Drink Twice — Chaucer is found naked after a gambling loss
  • Drink Twice — Count Adhemar sneers or threatens William
  • Drink Twice — William breaks a lance cleanly in the tilt
  • Shot — William reveals his true identity as a peasant
  • Shot — Prince Edward knights William on the tournament field
  • Chug — The final joust against Adhemar without armor

Themed Cocktail

The Chaucer's Gambit

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz English gin
  • 1 oz pear nectar
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz hard cider

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake gin, pear nectar, honey syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a goblet over fresh ice.
  3. 3Top with hard cider.
  4. 4Stir once to combine.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Brian Helgeland.(Source)
  • Starring Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon.(Source)
  • Made $117M worldwide on a $65M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (3,316 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "He will rock you."(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.