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Minions: The Rise of Gru Drinking Game + Cocktail

A little boy, a lot of yellow henchmen, and world domination by bedtime.

The Rules

  • Sip — Every time young Gru adjusts his scarf dramatically
  • Sip — Every time a Minion botches a martial arts move
  • Sip — Every time the Vicious 6 appear on screen together
  • Sip — Every time Otto trades something valuable for something completely worthless
  • Sip — Every time young Gru insists he is already a serious villain
  • Drink Twice — Every time Wild Knuckles and Gru bicker like a mismatched pair
  • Drink Twice — Every time Belle Bottom's platform boots are used as a weapon or prop
  • Drink Twice — Every time the Minions use kung fu acupuncture in an absurd way
  • Shot — Every time Otto accidentally loses the Zodiac Stone
  • Shot — Every time Wild Knuckles fakes his own death or condition
  • Chug — When Gru defeats the Vicious 6 and officially becomes a villain to be feared

Themed Cocktail

Wild Knuckles Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.25 oz demerara syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Large ice cube

Instructions:

  1. 1Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  2. 2Combine bourbon, demerara syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  3. 3Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  4. 4Strain over the large ice cube.
  5. 5Express an orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Kyle Balda.(Source)
  • Starring Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin.(Source)
  • Made $940M worldwide on a $85M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.3/10 on TMDB (3,949 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "A villain will rise."(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.