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American Horror Story: Freak Show Drinking Game + Cocktail

Step right up — the freaks are performing and the bar is open.

The Rules

  • Sip — Elsa Mars performs on her stage at the freak show
  • Sip — Jimmy Darling uses his lobster hands for anything
  • Sip — Dandy Mott throws a childish tantrum
  • Sip — The Jupiter, Florida setting is shown in 1950s style
  • Sip — A carnival or sideshow performance takes place
  • Drink Twice — Twisty the Clown appears silently menacing
  • Drink Twice — Elsa sings a David Bowie song anachronistically
  • Drink Twice — Dandy kills someone with disturbing glee
  • Shot — Twisty's mask is removed revealing his jaw
  • Shot — Stanley's con to sell the freaks to a museum is exposed
  • Chug — Dandy's final comeuppance at the hands of the freaks

Themed Cocktail

The Big Top Bitter

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Campari
  • 0.5 oz caramel syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake bourbon, Campari, caramel syrup, lemon juice, and bitters with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. 3Serve without ice.
  4. 4Let the bitterness hit.

Fun Facts

  • Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk.(Source)
  • Starring Emma Roberts, Matt Czuchry, Kim Kardashian.(Source)
  • Network: FX.(Source)
  • 12 seasons, 132 episodes.(Source)
  • Rated 8.1/10 on TMDB (5,963 votes).(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.