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Jeopardy! Drinking Game + Cocktail

What is... a perfectly good excuse to drink on a weeknight?

The Rules

  • Sip — Alex Trebek (or current host) says 'The answer is...'
  • Sip — A contestant forgets to phrase their response as a question
  • Sip — The Daily Double sound effect plays
  • Sip — A contestant wagers a suspiciously small amount
  • Sip — The host reads a clue involving geography or history
  • Drink Twice — A contestant runs the entire category without missing
  • Drink Twice — Someone wagers everything on Final Jeopardy
  • Drink Twice — A contestant shares an awkward personal anecdote
  • Shot — A returning champion loses their streak
  • Shot — All three contestants get Final Jeopardy wrong
  • Chug — A contestant wins by a single dollar or ties

Themed Cocktail

The Daily Double

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 1.5 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 orange peel

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, rye, honey syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until silky smooth.
  3. 3Strain into a coupe glass.
  4. 4Express the orange peel over the surface and rest on the rim.

Fun Facts

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.