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Don't Look Up Drinking Game + Cocktail

The comet is real, the politicians aren't listening, and everyone's tweeting.

The Rules

  • Sip — President Orlean dismisses Dr. Mindy and Kate Dibiasky's comet findings
  • Sip — A cable news anchor cracks a joke while the scientists look horrified
  • Sip — Someone checks their phone or posts on social media during a crisis moment
  • Sip — BASH Cellular's CEO Peter Isherwell interrupts a government meeting
  • Sip — The chyron on screen reads something absurdly misleading about the comet
  • Drink Twice — Dr. Mindy loses his composure and goes off script on live television
  • Drink Twice — Kate Dibiasky screams at someone in authority who refuses to act
  • Drink Twice — The president pivots the comet news for a political talking point
  • Shot — 'Just look up!' is shouted at anyone still denying the comet exists
  • Shot — The comet appears visibly in the daytime sky and crowds just stare
  • Chug — The comet hits Earth and the end credits start rolling in silence

Themed Cocktail

Don't Look Up Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz gin
  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 3 oz sparkling water
  • 2 dashes celery bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4Top with sparkling water and stir gently once.
  5. 5Add celery bitters on top and serve immediately.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Adam McKay.(Source)
  • Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep.(Source)
  • Made $791,863 worldwide on a $75M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB (9,155 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Based on truly possible events."(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.