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Hocus Pocus Drinking Game + Cocktail

Three witches, one black flame candle, and zero good decisions.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Winifred mispronounces or misunderstands something from the modern world
  • Sip — Every time Binx the cat speaks or is ignored by an adult
  • Sip — Every time Mary sniffs the air to track children
  • Sip — Every time Dani calls Max a 'virgin' to embarrass him
  • Sip — Every time the Sanderson Sisters perform a spell together in unison
  • Drink Twice — Every time Winifred shouts 'SISTERS!' with full theatrical commitment
  • Drink Twice — Every time the black flame candle is referenced or shown
  • Drink Twice — Every time Billy Butcherson opens his sewn-shut mouth
  • Shot — Every time Winifred consults her spell book
  • Shot — Every time a child's life force is visibly drained by the Sandersons
  • Chug — Every time 'I Put a Spell on You' plays in any form

Themed Cocktail

Black Flame Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 1 oz dark rum
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 3 fresh blackberries

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle the fresh blackberries with honey syrup at the bottom of a shaker.
  2. 2Add dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice with ice.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 12 seconds and double-strain into an ice-filled highball glass.
  4. 4Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
  5. 5Garnish and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Kenny Ortega.(Source)
  • Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy.(Source)
  • Made $52M worldwide on a $28M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB (3,250 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus."(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.