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Coming to America Drinking Game + Cocktail

The royal prince of Zamunda demands you drink with dignity.

The Rules

  • Sip — Akeem explores Queens with wide-eyed fascination
  • Sip — Semmi complains about living in squalor at the apartment
  • Sip — The My-T-Sharp barbershop has a heated debate
  • Sip — Akeem works at McDowell's and pretends to be a commoner
  • Sip — King Jaffe Joffer calls to check on Akeem's bride search
  • Drink Twice — Cleo McDowell insists his restaurant is NOT McDonald's
  • Drink Twice — Sexual Chocolate performs at the Black Awareness rally
  • Drink Twice — The rose petal bath servants appear in Zamunda
  • Shot — Lisa discovers Akeem is actually the Prince of Zamunda
  • Shot — Akeem stands up to his father about choosing his own bride
  • Chug — Lisa arrives in Zamunda and Akeem meets her at the ceremony

Themed Cocktail

The McDowell's Special

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz amaretto
  • 0.5 oz orange juice
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, amaretto, orange juice, and lemon juice 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 John Landis.(Source)
  • Starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley.(Source)
  • Made $289M worldwide on a $30M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (4,665 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America."(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.