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The Butler Drinking Game + Cocktail

Decades of White House history served one drink at a time.

The Rules

  • Sip — Cecil Gaines pours or serves drinks at the White House
  • Sip — A new U.S. President is introduced on screen
  • Sip — Louis Gaines participates in a civil rights protest
  • Sip — Gloria struggles with loneliness while Cecil works
  • Sip — Cecil stands silently observing historic conversations
  • Drink Twice — Cecil witnesses a pivotal political event firsthand
  • Drink Twice — Louis and Cecil argue about activism versus service
  • Drink Twice — Gloria's drinking problem is shown on screen
  • Shot — Cecil confronts President Reagan about South African apartheid
  • Shot — Cecil resigns from the White House after decades of service
  • Chug — Cecil meets President Obama in the final scene

Themed Cocktail

The State Dinner

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz cognac
  • 0.5 oz Grand Marnier
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz brut champagne

Instructions:

  1. 1Shake cognac, Grand Marnier, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
  2. 2Strain into a champagne coupe.
  3. 3Top with brut champagne.
  4. 4Serve immediately.

Fun Facts

  • Starring Daisuke Ono, Maaya Sakamoto.(Source)
  • Network: MBS.(Source)
  • 5 seasons, 70 episodes.(Source)
  • Rated 7.7/10 on TMDB (256 votes).(Source)
  • First aired in 2008. Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.(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.