McFarland USA Drinking Game + Cocktail
Run until your lungs burn, then reward yourself with a cool one — you've earned it.
The Rules
- Sip — whenever Coach Jim White tries to connect with his McFarland runners and fails at first
- Sip — whenever a runner is shown working the fields before or after practice
- Sip — whenever Thomas Valles leads the pack during a training or race sequence
- Sip — whenever the Diaz brothers cause trouble or crack a joke together
- Sip — whenever Coach White's family struggles to adjust to life in McFarland
- Drink Twice — whenever the team's socioeconomic barriers are shown as real obstacles to competing
- Drink Twice — whenever Coach White watches his runners with visible pride from the sideline
- Drink Twice — whenever a quinceañera or community celebration brings the team together
- Shot — whenever the team qualifies for or wins a state championship meet
- Shot — whenever a runner's personal backstory is revealed through a quiet one-on-one scene
- Chug — whenever the real McFarland runners appear in the end-credits footage
Themed Cocktail
The Valley Runner
Ingredients:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz agave syrup
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 pinch chili salt for rim
Instructions:
- 1Rim a highball glass with chili salt.
- 2Fill the glass with ice.
- 3Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice.
- 4Shake for 10 seconds and strain into the prepared glass.
- 5Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Fun Facts
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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.