As Warner Bros. and DC Comics slowly started teasing Suicide Squad—a dark blockbuster featuring some of the comic book world's biggest villains—one character immediately started to overshadow the rest, even Jared Leto's shrouded-in-mystery Joker: Harley Quinn. Quinn has always been a fan favorite, but Margot Robbie's take on the bubbly sociopath has taken the obsession mainstream.
Clearly, the marketing team behind this movie knew that'd be the case, with full Dr. Quinzel-inspired clothing line at Hot Topic, Harley Quinn action figures—even a hair dye kit. There's one thing they didn't think of, though: How to party like Harley.
In honor of the character, who's basically the human embodiment of a Sour Patch Kid, we created this sweet-tart shot. Lemon juice sticks the sanding sugar to the rim of the shot glass, and the cotton candy-like blend of whipped cream-flavored vodka and blue Gatorade is offset with a jolt of cranberry juice. As a finishing touch—and a nod to Quinn's baseball bat—we added a navy rock candy stirrer, which you can find at most candy or party supply stores, or using the link below.
Since you can't exactly take these shots into the theater with you, we've dreamed up an alternate drinking game; One that uses Harley Quinn trivia, just to get you and your squad psyched for showtime. Don't worry—there aren't any movie spoilers ahead, just Harley Quinn facts to get everyone fired up.
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The Harley Quinn Trivia Drinking Game
Take a shot for every one you get right.
When Did Quinn First Appear in the DC Universe?
Answer: Before appearing in print, she popped up in 1992's Batman: The Animated Series, according to USA Today.
How Did Robbie Come Up with Harley Quinn's Voice?
Answer: She listened to Quinn in the OG cartoon, and while that high-pitched voice worked well for her manic scenes, it didn't fly for the serious ones, so she mixed it with mob wife Karen Hill from Goodfellas.
What Surprising Gift Did Leto Give Robbie on Set?
Answer: A love letter and a black box with a live rat in it, underscoring their characters' warped, warped relationship.
Why Does Quinn Wear That "Puddin" Choker?
Answer: It's one of her nicknames for the Joker, along with Mr. J.
What Unexpected Skill Did Robbie Have to Learn for the Role?
Answer: How to hold her breath for 5 minutes. Why? We'll never tell. (We said no spoilers, remember?!)
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