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The Big Sick Drinking Game + Cocktail

A coma, Pakistani parents, and comedy — drink through all of it.

The Rules

  • Sip — Kumail performs stand-up comedy at the club
  • Sip — Kumail's mom presents a prospective bride at dinner
  • Sip — Emily and Kumail have an awkward but charming moment
  • Sip — Beth and Terry argue about their marriage while visiting Emily
  • Sip — Kumail heckles or gets heckled during a set
  • Drink Twice — Emily discovers the shoebox of potential brides' photos
  • Drink Twice — Kumail sits alone in the hospital waiting room overnight
  • Drink Twice — Terry confronts the heckler at Kumail's comedy show
  • Shot — Kumail tells his parents he doesn't want an arranged marriage
  • Shot — Emily wakes up from the coma and rejects Kumail
  • Chug — Emily shows up at Kumail's stand-up show in New York

Themed Cocktail

The Arranged Manhattan

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 oz cardamom syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Stir rye, sweet vermouth, cardamom syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 20 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a coupe glass.
  4. 4Serve neat.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Michael Showalter.(Source)
  • Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter.(Source)
  • Made $56M worldwide on a $5M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.3/10 on TMDB (2,596 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "An awkward true story."(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.