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Boiler Room Drinking Game + Cocktail

Seth Davis dialed for dollars — you dial for another round.

The Rules

  • Sip — a broker cold calls a prospect and launches into the pitch script
  • Sip — Jim Young gives a motivational speech to the new recruits
  • Sip — Seth Davis quotes or references the movie 'Wall Street' or Gordon Gekko
  • Sip — a client is pressured into buying more stock than they can afford
  • Sip — the trading floor erupts in cheers after a broker closes a big deal
  • Drink Twice — Seth realizes the firm is running a pump-and-dump scheme
  • Drink Twice — Seth's father directly confronts him about his job or lifestyle
  • Drink Twice — Greg Weinstein bulldozes someone with sheer aggressive confidence
  • Shot — Jim Young delivers the 'Who wants to be a millionaire?' speech
  • Shot — Seth is approached by the FBI to cooperate against the firm
  • Chug — JT Marlin is shut down and the brokers scatter in the final collapse

Themed Cocktail

The Cold Call

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Aperol
  • 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express an orange peel over the top.
  5. 5Drop the peel in and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Ben Younger.(Source)
  • Starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long.(Source)
  • Made $29M worldwide on a $7M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB (728 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Welcome to the new American dream."(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.