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Riding in Cars with Boys Drinking Game + Cocktail

Bev's life goes sideways — ride along with a drink.

The Rules

  • Sip — Bev writes in her journal or notebook
  • Sip — Ray acts irresponsibly as a father
  • Sip — Bev's dad lectures her about her life choices
  • Sip — A decade time-jump happens with new hair and wardrobe
  • Sip — Bev mentions wanting to be a writer someday
  • Drink Twice — Ray relapses or gets involved with drugs
  • Drink Twice — Bev and Fay have a heart-to-heart as best friends
  • Drink Twice — Jason reacts to his parents' dysfunction
  • Shot — Bev gets her big break with her manuscript
  • Shot — Ray signs the papers Bev needs for her book
  • Chug — Bev and Jason reconcile during the final road trip

Themed Cocktail

Backseat Daydream

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz peach nectar
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
  • 3 oz ginger ale

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine bourbon, peach nectar, lemon juice, and vanilla syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake briefly and strain into a highball glass with ice.
  3. 3Top with ginger ale.
  4. 4Stir once gently.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Penny Marshall.(Source)
  • Starring Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia.(Source)
  • Made $36M worldwide on a $48M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB (473 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "She did everything wrong, but got everything right."(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.