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Burlesque Drinking Game + Cocktail

Ali Rose came here to dance, not to drink — but you will.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ali Rose waitresses at the Burlesque Lounge before she takes the stage
  • Sip — Tess delivers a sharp line defending her club from investors or developers
  • Sip — Jack offers Ali a place to stay or helps her navigate LA
  • Sip — A performer lip-syncs a classic song on the Burlesque Lounge stage
  • Sip — Marcus tries to buy out the club or pressure Tess financially
  • Drink Twice — Ali sings live on stage for the first time and the crowd goes wild
  • Drink Twice — Nikki tries to sabotage Ali's performance out of jealousy
  • Drink Twice — Tess and Ali have a tense mother-daughter-style confrontation
  • Shot — Ali replaces Nikki as the lead performer at the Burlesque Lounge
  • Shot — Tess performs 'Show Me How You Burlesque' live on stage
  • Chug — Cher performs 'You Haven't Seen the Last of Me' in the film's emotional climax

Themed Cocktail

Tess's Burlesque Blush

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur (Chambord)
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz sparkling rosé

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, grapefruit juice, Chambord, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. 3Top carefully with sparkling rosé.
  4. 4Do not stir — let the layers show.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Steve Antin.(Source)
  • Starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cam Gigandet.(Source)
  • Made $90M worldwide on a $55M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (2,354 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "It takes a legend... to make a star"(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.