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Gladiator II Drinking Game + Cocktail

Rome's colosseum runs on blood and politics — yours runs on whatever's in your cup.

The Rules

  • Sip — Lucius is forced to fight in the Colosseum and survives against unfair odds
  • Sip — Emperor Caracalla or Geta makes a decree that is gratuitously cruel to Roman citizens
  • Sip — Macrinus manipulates a gladiator match outcome from his box in the arena
  • Sip — Lucius has a vision or flashback to his mother Lucilla or grandfather Marcus Aurelius
  • Sip — An exotic animal is released into the Colosseum floor as part of a spectacle
  • Drink Twice — Lucius discovers or confirms his true identity as the son of Maximus
  • Drink Twice — Macrinus's political double-cross advances a step closer to seizing real power
  • Drink Twice — The crowd in the Colosseum turns against the emperors during a staged event
  • Shot — Lucius fights a shark or baboon in the flooded Colosseum arena
  • Shot — Lucius kills a major antagonist in the arena to the roar of the Roman crowd
  • Chug — Lucius addresses the Roman Senate or army with a speech echoing Maximus's legacy

Themed Cocktail

Roman Gladius

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz grappa
  • 0.5 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.5 oz fresh blood orange juice
  • 0.25 oz honey syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 25 seconds until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express a blood orange peel over the glass and place on the rim.
  5. 5Garnish and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Ridley Scott.(Source)
  • Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal.(Source)
  • Made $462M worldwide on a $310M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (4,239 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Prepare to be entertained."(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.