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If Beale Street Could Talk Drinking Game + Cocktail

Game 1 of 2

Pour one for love, for Harlem, and for justice.

The Rules

  • Sip — Tish and Fonny share a tender moment
  • Sip — Tish narrates in voiceover
  • Sip — A warm golden-hued close-up lingers on screen
  • Sip — Harlem streets or storefronts are shown
  • Sip — Sharon Rivers advocates fiercely for her family
  • Drink Twice — The injustice of Fonny's imprisonment is highlighted
  • Drink Twice — A family gathering scene plays
  • Drink Twice — Daniel tells his prison story
  • Shot — Tish reveals her pregnancy to the families
  • Shot — Sharon travels to Puerto Rico to find the accuser
  • Chug — The final scene with Fonny and his family

Themed Cocktail

Harlem Gold

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz cognac
  • 0.75 oz honey syrup
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a coupe glass.

Generated Mar 9, 2026

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Barry Jenkins.(Source)
  • Starring KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King.(Source)
  • Made $21M worldwide on a $12M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (1,204 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Trust Love All The Way"(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.