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Freaks and Geeks Drinking Game + Cocktail

High school in 1980 has never been this painfully authentic — sip every cringe and heartbreak.

The Rules

  • Sip — Lindsay hangs out with the freaks under the bleachers
  • Sip — Sam, Neal, and Bill eat lunch and discuss pop culture
  • Sip — Daniel Desario flashes a charming but irresponsible grin
  • Sip — Mr. Rosso gives well-meaning but awkward guidance counseling
  • Sip — Kim Kelly acts tough to hide her troubled home life
  • Drink Twice — Bill watches TV alone and laughs while eating a sandwich
  • Drink Twice — Lindsay lies to her parents Harold and Jean
  • Drink Twice — Nick Andopolis plays drums or gets too intense about Lindsay
  • Shot — Sam gets pantsed or humiliated at school publicly
  • Shot — Lindsay ditches the academic decathlon for a Grateful Dead concert
  • Chug — The final scene plays the Dead's 'Ripple' as Lindsay gets on the bus

Themed Cocktail

The McKinley High Punch

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz apple juice
  • 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz ginger ale

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice in a solo cup with ice.
  2. 2Top with ginger ale.
  3. 3Stir once.
  4. 4Serve like you stole it from the school dance.

Fun Facts

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.