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Across the Universe Drinking Game + Cocktail

All you need is love — and a drink for every Beatles song.

The Rules

  • Sip — A Beatles song transitions into a new scene
  • Sip — Jude sketches or paints something on screen
  • Sip — Lucy marches or attends a Vietnam-era protest
  • Sip — Psychedelic visuals fill the screen during a musical number
  • Sip — Max gets called up for the draft or references Vietnam
  • Drink Twice — Bono appears as Dr. Robert and performs
  • Drink Twice — Prudence climbs through the window ('Dear Prudence')
  • Drink Twice — Sadie belts out a performance on stage
  • Shot — The 'Strawberry Fields Forever' war sequence plays
  • Shot — The 'Let It Be' funeral scene with the boy and the riot
  • Chug — Jude sings from the rooftop in the 'All You Need Is Love' finale

Themed Cocktail

The Strawberry Field

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz strawberry puree
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling rosé

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake gin, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a coupe glass.
  3. 3Top with sparkling rosé.
  4. 4Stir once gently.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Kemp Powers.(Source)
  • Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry.(Source)
  • Made $691M worldwide on a $100M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.3/10 on TMDB (8,325 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "It's how you wear the mask that matters."(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.