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How to Be Single Drinking Game + Cocktail

Pour one for yourself — because you don't need anyone else to do it.

The Rules

  • Sip — Robin orders a drink or shots at a bar
  • Sip — Alice makes an awkward attempt at dating or flirting
  • Sip — Tom the bartender gives unsolicited advice about being single
  • Sip — Lucy's dating spreadsheet or app is shown on screen
  • Sip — Any character wakes up in a stranger's apartment
  • Drink Twice — Robin drags Alice out to a party against her will
  • Drink Twice — Alice calls or texts her ex Josh after vowing not to
  • Drink Twice — Tom and Robin have a moment of real vulnerability
  • Shot — Anyone says 'I think I'm in love' for the first time
  • Shot — A character explicitly says they are better off alone
  • Chug — Alice stands alone on the cliff in the final scene at dawn

Themed Cocktail

Solo Sour

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 dashes peach bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice.
  2. 2Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  3. 3Add ice and shake again for another 12 seconds.
  4. 4Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. 5Drop peach bitters onto the foam and drag a toothpick through to create a pattern.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Christian Ditter.(Source)
  • Starring Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann.(Source)
  • Made $112M worldwide on a $38M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.3/10 on TMDB (3,323 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Welcome to the party"(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.