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Hope Floats Drinking Game + Cocktail

Her marriage sank on live TV, but at least she's got bird-dog charm and Texas heat.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Birdee mentions how much her life has changed since returning to Smithville
  • Sip — Every time Justin Matisse fixes something around the house or property
  • Sip — Every time Bernice acts out because of the humiliation on 'Affair Alert'
  • Sip — Every time Ramona gives unsolicited wisdom in her signature loud Texas voice
  • Sip — Every time Bill shows up to manipulate Bernice against her mother
  • Drink Twice — Every time Bernice sits at the curb with her suitcase waiting for Bill to come back
  • Drink Twice — Every time Birdee and Justin share a loaded look across a room
  • Drink Twice — Every time someone from Smithville reminds Birdee she used to be Corn Queen
  • Shot — Every time Bernice has a genuine breakdown and Birdee can't fix it
  • Shot — Every time Justin dances with Birdee in the barn to an old country record
  • Chug — Every time Birdee runs after the moving truck calling Bernice's name

Themed Cocktail

The Smithville Sunset

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Texas bourbon
  • 1 oz peach nectar
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz sweet tea syrup
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, peach nectar, lemon juice, and sweet tea syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well and strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  3. 3Add orange bitters on top without stirring to let them drift.
  4. 4Garnish and serve.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Forest Whitaker.(Source)
  • Starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands.(Source)
  • Made $81M worldwide on a $30M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.4/10 on TMDB (495 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "When life fell apart, love fell into place."(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.