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Before Midnight Drinking Game + Cocktail

Eighteen years of talking, and now they're arguing over ouzo.

The Rules

  • Sip — Jesse and Celine walk and talk through a Greek landscape
  • Sip — Jesse mentions his son Hank or custody concerns
  • Sip — Celine brings up gender dynamics or workplace frustration
  • Sip — A long unbroken take follows the couple through a scene
  • Sip — Jesse tries to use humor to defuse Celine's anger
  • Drink Twice — The hotel room argument escalates to genuine hostility
  • Drink Twice — Celine says she no longer loves Jesse
  • Drink Twice — The dinner party guests share philosophical observations about love
  • Shot — Jesse chases Celine out of the hotel room
  • Shot — The couple debates whether their relationship will survive
  • Chug — Jesse performs his time-traveler's-wife bit to win Celine back

Themed Cocktail

The Peloponnese Sunset

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz ouzo
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz honey syrup
  • 3 oz sparkling water
  • 3 fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle mint leaves gently in a wine glass.
  2. 2Add ouzo, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice.
  3. 3Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
  4. 4The ouzo will cloud as it mixes with ice, creating a louche effect.
  5. 5Serve at sunset for full thematic effect.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Jean Achache.(Source)
  • Starring Bertrand Tavernier, Alexandre Trauner, Dexter Gordon.(Source)
  • Released in 1986. Genres: Documentary.(Source)
  • Runtime: 53 minutes.(Source)
  • Produced by Newfriends Productions.(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.