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The Bridges of Madison County Drinking Game + Cocktail

Four days of passion — four days of pouring.

The Rules

  • Sip — Robert photographs a bridge in Madison County
  • Sip — Francesca watches Robert from the farmhouse porch
  • Sip — Robert and Francesca share a meal at the kitchen table
  • Sip — Francesca mentions her family returning in a few days
  • Sip — An Iowa cornfield or country road is shown on screen
  • Drink Twice — Robert and Francesca slow dance in the kitchen
  • Drink Twice — Francesca reads Robert's note on Roseman Bridge
  • Drink Twice — Francesca writes in her journal about the affair
  • Shot — Francesca grips the truck door handle deciding whether to leave
  • Shot — Robert hangs Francesca's necklace from his rearview mirror in the rain
  • Chug — Francesca's children discover the journals and letters after her death

Themed Cocktail

The Roseman Bridge

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz Pinot Noir
  • 1 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 0.25 oz vanilla syrup
  • 0.5 oz orange juice

Instructions:

  1. 1Pour Pinot Noir into a wine glass.
  2. 2Add blackberry liqueur, vanilla syrup, and orange juice.
  3. 3Stir gently to blend.
  4. 4Serve at room temperature.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Clint Eastwood.(Source)
  • Starring Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood, Annie Corley.(Source)
  • Made $182M worldwide on a $24M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.7/10 on TMDB (2,328 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "The path of Francesca Johnson's future seems destined due to an unexpected fork in the road..."(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.