What are the rules for the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom drinking game?

The Ma Rainey's Black Bottom drinking game has 11 rules including sips, double drinks, and shots. Key rules: Sip — Ma Rainey makes a demand and refuses to budge; Sip — Levee talks about his ambitions; Sip — The recording studio tension builds.

What cocktail goes with the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom drinking game?

The themed cocktail for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is called "Black Bottom Blues". You'll need: 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz blackstrap molasses syrup, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

How many players do you need for the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom drinking game?

The Ma Rainey's Black Bottom drinking game works with 2 or more players. Just watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom together and follow the 11 rules. The more players, the more fun!

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Drinking Game + Cocktail

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The blues never sounded so good — neither did your second pour.

The Rules

Sip — Ma Rainey makes a demand and refuses to budge
Sip — Levee talks about his ambitions
Sip — The recording studio tension builds
Sip — Ma Rainey drinks a Coca-Cola
Sip — A band member plays their instrument on screen
Drink Twice — Ma Rainey asserts her power over the white producers
Drink Twice — Levee tells a personal story from his past
Drink Twice — The band argues about the arrangement
Shot — Levee's traumatic childhood memory is revealed
Shot — Ma Rainey and Levee clash directly
Chug — The devastating final scene with Levee

Themed Cocktail

Black Bottom Blues

Ingredients:

2 oz bourbon
0.5 oz blackstrap molasses syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

1Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.
2Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

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Fun Facts

Directed by George C. Wolfe.(Source)
Starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo.(Source)
Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB (1,241 votes).(Source)
Tagline: "It would be an empty world without the blues."(Source)
Released in 2020. Genres: Drama, Music.(Source)

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