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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Drinking Game + Cocktail

The exhibits hit Washington and the drinks hit harder.

The Rules

  • Sip — Larry Daley runs through another Smithsonian wing
  • Sip — Kahmunrah hisses orders at his historical villain allies
  • Sip — Amelia Earhart says something fearlessly adventurous
  • Sip — Jedediah and Octavius are trapped in their tiny predicament
  • Sip — The Einstein bobbleheads giggle or give advice
  • Drink Twice — Napoleon, Ivan the Terrible, and Al Capone bicker about conquest
  • Drink Twice — Amelia Earhart kisses Larry unexpectedly
  • Drink Twice — Kahmunrah opens the gate to the underworld
  • Shot — The Abraham Lincoln Memorial stands up and walks
  • Shot — Larry uses a Smithsonian exhibit creatively as a weapon
  • Chug — Kahmunrah's army is sent back through the gate

Themed Cocktail

The Smithsonian Gate

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 12 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4Express a lemon peel and discard.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Shawn Levy.(Source)
  • Starring Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson.(Source)
  • Made $413M worldwide on a $150M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.2/10 on TMDB (7,212 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "When the lights go off the battle is on."(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.