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City Slickers Drinking Game + Cocktail

Find your one thing — and drink to it every time Curly says so.

The Rules

  • Sip — Mitch Robbins complains about turning 39 and his midlife crisis
  • Sip — Phil or Ed make a wisecrack about suburban life
  • Sip — Curly does something intimidating without saying a word
  • Sip — A cow or calf is wrangled during the cattle drive
  • Sip — Mitch narrates or reflects on the meaning of life
  • Drink Twice — Curly holds up one finger and says 'one thing'
  • Drink Twice — Mitch delivers Norman the calf during the rainstorm
  • Drink Twice — Phil breaks down about his affair and crumbling marriage
  • Shot — Curly dies on the trail and they bury him
  • Shot — Mitch rides the bull and survives at the rodeo
  • Chug — Mitch finds Curly's treasure and discovers what his 'one thing' is

Themed Cocktail

The One Thing

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz amaretto
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, amaretto, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Add bitters on top.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Paul Weiland.(Source)
  • Starring Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz.(Source)
  • Made $72M worldwide on a $40M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 5.3/10 on TMDB (334 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "They're back in the saddle!"(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.