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Ray Drinking Game + Cocktail

Hit the right note and hit the bottle — Ray would understand.

The Rules

  • Sip — Ray Charles plays piano onscreen
  • Sip — A classic Ray Charles song begins playing
  • Sip — Ray puts on or adjusts his sunglasses
  • Sip — A record producer or label executive makes an offer
  • Sip — Ray's childhood in Georgia is shown in flashback
  • Drink Twice — Ray struggles with his heroin addiction
  • Drink Twice — Della Bea confronts Ray about his behavior
  • Drink Twice — Ray stands up against racial segregation
  • Shot — Ray's brother drowning is shown in flashback
  • Shot — Ray goes through withdrawal and gets clean
  • Chug — Ray performs 'Georgia On My Mind' and the state un-bans him

Themed Cocktail

Georgia Rhythm

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz peach bourbon
  • 1 oz sweet tea
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • Dash of Angostura bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine peach bourbon, sweet tea, lemon juice, and bitters in a rocks glass.
  2. 2Stir with ice until chilled.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Taylor Hackford.(Source)
  • Starring Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King.(Source)
  • Made $125M worldwide on a $40M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.4/10 on TMDB (2,154 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles."(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.