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Drunken Bingo and beyond: Fun with Oscar's cocktail placemats
Drunken Bingo and beyond: Fun with Oscar's cocktail placemats
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Any loyal patron of Oscar's (1524 Sansom St.) will recognize the placemat above. They've been hallmarks of the Center City booze hall for more than 40 years, and the classic cocktail illustrations never cease to hazily amaze.
Joe Mullan, manager of Oscar's for the past 32 years, tells Meal Ticket that the placemats are ordered through Lapinson Bar Supply, a North Philly-based standby. He also clued us in to some of the more entertaining things people tend to do with these puppies, most notable of which is a sort of Drunken Bingo. According to Mullan, some patrons make it their business to order every drink listed on the mat, one by one (good luck when you get to the Cream de Cacao). We weren't sure if this game was meant to be played in one sitting, but it got us thinking — there has got to be a way to make this manageable.
Since drinking one of everything in a single go might be slightly excessive, we've come up with a few thematic challenges that'll help you get through the placemat in bits and pieces. Better yet, share the responsibilities with a group and have each member be responsible for one part of the menu. We think this method should lighten the load, significantly reducing your risk for alcohol poisoning. Check out our versions of Oscar's cocktail placemat games after the jump.
The Dating Game: Only order drinks that are totally dated, or that seem especially rare past 1968. Work your way through the Gin Rickey, the Alexander, the Dubbonet Cocktail and the Cream de Cacao to win this round.
The Name Game: Stick with drinks with people names: This would include the Alexander, the Tom Collins, the (Bloody) Mary, and the (Gin) Rickey. Who knows — maybe you'll end up meeting the father or mother of your children while sipping a Tom Collins. Nine months later, it's a great name for a bouncing baby boy.
Southern Hospitality: It's time to head below the Mason-Dixon — and that includes waaaay South, down to the Caribbean — for this one. You're stuck with Planter's Punch, the Daiquiri and the Mint Julep.
The Mad Man: This one is for tanks only. The Martini, the Manhattan, the G&T and the Old Fashioned are the only things you're allowed if you choose to play this way. Extra points if you complete this circuit on your lunch break before heading back to the office, Roger Sterling-style.
The Leftovers: Even though each of the four sections above cover most of the menu when combined, there are still some oddballs left out in the cold. Assign cleanup duty to whoever you think would be comfortable drinking a bunch of Screwdrivers and Whiskey Sours. To be completed at your own discretion.
These are still some pretty ambitious lists, so exercise caution and feel free to edit as you see fit. Got any other great ideas for themed Oscar's Drunken Bingo (Dringo?) menus? Leave them in the comments.
Nikki, I like the cut of your jib.
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you could always trap one of the many bugs crawling around that place and then which ever drink the bug crawls onto, order that drink! YUM
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How about Cocktail Roulette: fold the mat so as to eliminate that middle, non-cocktail piece; fold the edges of the mat up, just a half- or quarter- inch; toss a marble in there; heed the marble where it rests.
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