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City of God Drinking Game + Cocktail

The favela runs on bullets and ambition — you run on drinks.

The Rules

  • Sip — Rocket takes a photograph or narrates about photography
  • Sip — Lil Zé intimidates someone at gunpoint in the favela
  • Sip — A scene transitions between time periods with a visual match cut
  • Sip — Benny tries to keep the peace between rival dealers
  • Sip — The Runts run through the streets causing trouble
  • Drink Twice — Lil Zé executes someone to maintain his territory
  • Drink Twice — Benny's farewell party turns into a disaster
  • Drink Twice — Knockout Ned joins Carrot's gang for revenge
  • Shot — The apartment siege between Lil Zé and Carrot's gang erupts
  • Shot — Rocket's photos end up published in the newspaper
  • Chug — The Runts gun down Lil Zé and claim the favela for themselves

Themed Cocktail

The Cidade de Deus

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz cachaça
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.75 oz passion fruit puree
  • 0.5 oz demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine cachaça, lime juice, passion fruit puree, and demerara syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Dash bitters across the top.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Fernando Meirelles.(Source)
  • Starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen.(Source)
  • Made $31M worldwide on a $3M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.4/10 on TMDB (8,041 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you."(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.