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Million Dollar Baby Drinking Game + Cocktail

Corner her, train her, cheer for her — and drink every step of the way.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time Frankie refuses to take on a new fighter
  • Sip — Every time Maggie calls Frankie 'Boss'
  • Sip — Every time Scrap narrates over a training montage
  • Sip — Every time Maggie's greedy family makes an appearance
  • Sip — Every time Danger the hopeless boxer takes a beating in training
  • Drink Twice — Every time Frankie reads his returned letters from the priest
  • Drink Twice — Every time Maggie is called 'girlie' by a skeptical opponent or promoter
  • Drink Twice — Every time Clint Eastwood's Frankie looks stoic and says almost nothing
  • Shot — Every time Maggie wins a fight with a first-round knockout
  • Shot — Every time the nickname 'Mo Cuishle' is spoken or shown
  • Chug — When Frankie makes the devastating decision in the hospital room

Themed Cocktail

Mo Cuishle

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Irish whiskey
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for expression

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine Irish whiskey, honey syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Add two dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. 3Shake vigorously for 12 seconds and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. 4Express an orange peel over the glass, then drop it in.
  5. 5Serve with quiet dignity.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Clint Eastwood.(Source)
  • Starring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman.(Source)
  • Made $217M worldwide on a $30M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 8.0/10 on TMDB (10,203 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Beyond his silence, there is a past. Beyond her dreams, there is a feeling. Beyond hope, there is a memory. Beyond their journey, there is a love."(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.