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Much Ado About Nothing (1993) Drinking Game + Cocktail

Benedick and Beatrice bicker, you sip — that's the deal.

The Rules

  • Sip — Benedick and Beatrice trade insults in rapid-fire Shakespearean wit
  • Sip — Don John schemes quietly in the background to ruin someone's happiness
  • Sip — Dogberry gives a confidently wrong instruction to the Watch
  • Sip — Claudio gazes adoringly at Hero with stars in his eyes
  • Sip — Someone eavesdrops on a conversation they were clearly meant to overhear
  • Drink Twice — Claudio publicly shames Hero at the altar in front of all their guests
  • Drink Twice — Benedick agrees to challenge Claudio to a duel for Hero's honor
  • Drink Twice — Don John's deception is exposed by Borachio's confession
  • Shot — Hero fakes her death and everyone is convinced she has truly died
  • Shot — Benedick and Beatrice finally admit their love after resisting for the entire film
  • Chug — The double wedding arrives and Don John is dragged in under arrest to close the film

Themed Cocktail

Beatrice's Bite

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dry white wine
  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 3 fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

  1. 1Muddle basil leaves gently in the bottom of a wine glass.
  2. 2Add ice to the glass.
  3. 3Pour white wine, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup over the ice.
  4. 4Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
  5. 5Garnish and serve.

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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.