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Uncut Gems Drinking Game + Cocktail

Adam Sandler's anxiety-fueled gambling spiral will raise your heart rate and your glass.

The Rules

  • Sip — Howard Ratner makes a bet or talks about making a bet
  • Sip — Howard's phone rings during a tense moment
  • Sip — Arno or his goons confront Howard about money owed
  • Sip — Howard sweet-talks someone with rapid-fire salesman energy
  • Sip — The synth score builds dread underneath a conversation
  • Drink Twice — Kevin Garnett holds the black opal and feels its energy
  • Drink Twice — Howard locks someone in the Diamond District security vestibule
  • Drink Twice — Dinah confronts Howard about his lying and cheating
  • Shot — Howard watches the Celtics game through the bulletproof glass
  • Shot — Howard's final parlay bet hits every leg
  • Chug — The gunshot rings out and the camera zooms into the opal

Themed Cocktail

The Black Opal

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 0.5 oz activated charcoal simple syrup
  • 0.25 oz lemon juice
  • 2 dashes black walnut bitters

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine rye, blackberry liqueur, charcoal syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  3. 3Add black walnut bitters on top.
  4. 4The drink should be nearly black with a purple tint.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Benny Safdie.(Source)
  • Starring Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox.(Source)
  • Made $50M worldwide on a $19M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB (5,265 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "This is how I win."(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.