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Jungle Book (2016) Drinking Game + Cocktail

The bare necessities include a well-stocked bar.

The Rules

  • Sip — Baloo sings or hums 'The Bare Necessities'
  • Sip — Mowgli uses a 'man trick' or tool that amazes the animals
  • Sip — Bagheera lectures Mowgli about the dangers of the jungle
  • Sip — A sweeping CGI jungle landscape fills the screen
  • Sip — Mowgli runs through the forest or swings on vines
  • Drink Twice — Shere Khan threatens Mowgli or shows his scarred face
  • Drink Twice — Kaa hypnotizes Mowgli and tells him about his past
  • Drink Twice — King Louie demands Mowgli teach him to make fire
  • Shot — King Louie sings 'I Wan'na Be Like You' in his ruined temple
  • Shot — Mowgli brings fire from the man village and the jungle reacts
  • Chug — Mowgli defeats Shere Khan and chooses to stay in the jungle

Themed Cocktail

Bare Necessities Punch

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  3. 3Pour into a tiki mug with crushed ice.
  4. 4Forget about your worries and your strife.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Jon Favreau.(Source)
  • Starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley.(Source)
  • Made $967M worldwide on a $175M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB (8,413 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The legend comes to life."(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.