Gangs of New York Drinking Game + Cocktail
Bill the Butcher carves up the Five Points and your sobriety.
The Rules
- Sip — Bill the Butcher twirls or brandishes a knife
- Sip — Amsterdam Vallon watches Bill from the crowd
- Sip — A top hat or period-accurate bowler hat fills the frame
- Sip — Tammany Hall politics are discussed or shown
- Sip — Jenny Everdeane picks a pocket or runs a con
- Drink Twice — Bill gives a monologue about the Natives vs. the Dead Rabbits
- Drink Twice — Amsterdam's true identity is nearly discovered
- Drink Twice — The Priest Vallon's razor is shown or used
- Shot — Bill throws a knife into a target with terrifying precision
- Shot — The Draft Riots erupt across Manhattan
- Chug — Amsterdam and Bill face off in the final battle at Paradise Square
Themed Cocktail
The Butcher's Cut
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.5 oz Benedictine
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions:
- 1Combine Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
- 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- 4Express an orange peel over the drink.
Fun Facts
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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.