It’s the moment TV-watchers wait for all year long: the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air on Fox this Sunday at 8/7c. Here are all the essentials you need to throw an unforgettable Emmys watch party.
The Food
- If you’re rooting for Orange is the New Black, bake a yummy batch of chocolate cupcakes with orange frosting.
- If you’re rooting for Empire, bake one giant chocolate chip cookie.
- If you’re rooting for Game of Thrones, try out this Bread & Salt recipe, straight from the official Game of Thrones cookbook.
- If you’re rooting for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, stock up on candy!
The Drinks
- The Lobster Claw Crush, aka a Bloody Mary with tequila, is the perfect concoction to turn your viewing party into a freak show.
- The Vodka Gimlet is a guaranteed favorite among all the mad men (and women) at your watch party.
- Treat yo’self to the Treat Yo’self cocktail in honor of Parks and Recreation’s final Emmy-nominated season.
The Drinking Game
Drink every time:
- Someone mentions #SmartGirlsAsk on the red carpet.
- There’s a prerecorded skit.
- Someone says the word “cookie.”
- One of Andy’s jokes falls flat.
- A presenter flubs their lines.
- Someone uses their acceptance speech to make a political statement.
- Andy plugs his TV show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
- Someone takes a selfie.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus steals the show.
- The dreaded “wrap it up” music plays.
- A winner’s name is mispronounced.
- Something GIF-worthy happens.
Take a shot if:
- The Lonely Island makes an appearance.
- Someone has a wardrobe malfunction.
- Modern Family doesn’t win for Outstanding Comedy Series.
