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Barbershop Drinking Game + Cocktail

Calvin's shop, the neighborhood's stories, and a fresh drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Calvin Palmer considers selling the barbershop
  • Sip — Eddie the elder barber drops controversial opinions
  • Sip — A customer debates politics or pop culture in the chair
  • Sip — Ricky tries to go straight despite his criminal past
  • Sip — The South Side Chicago neighborhood is showcased
  • Drink Twice — Eddie says something that makes the whole shop argue
  • Drink Twice — The stolen ATM machine subplot advances
  • Drink Twice — Terri and her relationship drama enters the shop
  • Shot — Calvin realizes the shop is about community not money
  • Shot — JD and Billy attempt to crack open the ATM
  • Chug — Calvin saves the barbershop from being sold

Themed Cocktail

The Fresh Fade

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz amaretto
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake bourbon, amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  3. 3Stir once.
  4. 4Serve with opinions.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan.(Source)
  • Starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve.(Source)
  • Made $65M worldwide on a $18M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.0/10 on TMDB (309 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Let your hair down."(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.