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Dirty Dancing Drinking Game + Cocktail

Nobody puts Baby in a corner — or between you and your drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Baby watches the staff dancers at Kellerman's with fascination
  • Sip — Johnny Castle runs through choreography with intensity
  • Sip — Baby's father Dr. Houseman expresses disapproval of Johnny
  • Sip — Lisa rehearses her talent show act badly
  • Sip — The Kellerman's resort and Catskills scenery is shown
  • Drink Twice — Johnny and Baby practice the lift in the lake
  • Drink Twice — Baby carries the watermelon to the staff party
  • Drink Twice — Penny's pregnancy subplot creates tension at the resort
  • Shot — Johnny and Baby perform the final dance together on stage
  • Shot — Johnny says 'Nobody puts Baby in a corner'
  • Chug — Baby and Johnny perform the lift perfectly in the finale

Themed Cocktail

The Watermelon Carry

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
  • 0.75 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz club soda

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rum, watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over ice.
  4. 4Top with club soda.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Emile Ardolino.(Source)
  • Starring Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes.(Source)
  • Made $215M worldwide on a $6M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.3/10 on TMDB (6,438 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "First dance. First love. The time of your life."(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.