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Gilmore Girls Drinking Game + Cocktail

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Coffee is life — but this game pairs better with something stronger.

The Rules

  • Sip — Lorelai Gilmore references coffee as a prerequisite for human function
  • Sip — Rory Gilmore is reading a book in a scene where no reading is expected
  • Sip — Luke Danes grumbles about something while filling a coffee cup without asking
  • Sip — Emily Gilmore delivers a compliment with a concealed criticism embedded inside it
  • Sip — Lane Kim sneaks music or pop culture past her mother without detection
  • Drink Twice — the rapid-fire dialogue between Lorelai and Rory hits a pop culture reference per second
  • Drink Twice — Friday night dinner at the Gilmore mansion goes sideways before salad
  • Drink Twice — Kirk Gleason has a new job in Stars Hollow that no one remembers him having before
  • Shot — Luke's diner shows a 'No Cell Phones' sign prominently in a modern scene
  • Shot — Lorelai and Christopher reconnect while she is technically still in love with Luke
  • Chug — Lorelai proposes to Luke on the bridge and he says yes without hesitation

Themed Cocktail

Luke's Diner Cold Brew

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 2 oz cold brew coffee concentrate
  • 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
  • 0.5 oz heavy cream
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, cold brew, vanilla syrup, and maple syrup in a mixing glass with ice and stir for 15 seconds.
  2. 2Strain into a rocks glass or diner mug over a single large ice cube.
  3. 3Add a pinch of sea salt over the top.
  4. 4Float heavy cream over the back of a spoon — it will layer on top.
  5. 5Serve as Luke would: without asking if you want cream because you always do.

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.