Sex and the City Drinking Game for Glamorous Girls’ Nights

Forget just watching Sex and the City—it’s time to drink your way through it. Every Carrie overthink, every Samantha scandal, every Charlotte gasp? Sip, sip, gulp. Gather the girls (or don’t, we don’t judge solo glam), pour the cosmos, and prepare to get delightfully buzzed while screaming “I’m such a Miranda!” at the screen. 

Perfect for girls’ night, rainy weekend marathons, or “why did I ever date that guy” reflection nights, the SATC drinking game pairs well with stilettos and sarcasm. Ready to turn drama into a drinking game? Let’s clink glasses and dive in.

Classic Rules for the SATC Drinking Game

General Prompts Based on Show Tropes

These are your bread-and-butter rules—apply them to any episode and you’re guaranteed a buzz.

• Take a sip every time Carrie says, “I couldn’t help but wonder.”
• Drink when Samantha references her sex life in graphic detail.
• Sip every time Miranda looks personally offended by someone’s romantic choices.
• Take a shot if Charlotte clutches her pearls over something not PG-13.
• Finish your drink if Mr. Big shows up and ruins everything.
• Sip when the girls are at brunch talking about their sex lives like it’s a Monday morning meeting.
• Drink when Carrie types dramatically on her laptop like she’s solving global crises.
• Chug if someone breaks up with someone else in public.
• Shot for every shoe-related meltdown.

This version of the game works with any episode and doesn’t require too much thinking—which is ideal, because you won’t be doing much of that after a few rounds.

SATC Episode-Specific Prompts

For the SATC superfan who knows every dramatic pause and every “You have a label addiction!” insult by heart, these episode-based prompts will level up your game.

• In “A Woman’s Right to Shoes,” drink every time someone judges Carrie for needing shoes.
• In “The Post-it Always Sticks Twice,” take a shot when Carrie literally holds the Post-it up like it’s evidence in a courtroom.
• During any fashion montage, take a sip per outfit. Yes, this gets dangerous fast.
• Chug if Aidan shows up in a flannel shirt, fixing something, and being too good for Carrie.

Want to make this even easier? Create a printable checklist and have everyone mark it off like it’s SATC bingo. More on that later.

Best SATC Episodes to Play the Drinking Game With

Let’s face it—not every SATC episode delivers maximum drama. These hand-picked classics do. Here’s your curated binge list for game night:

“The Post-It Always Sticks Twice” (Season 6, Ep. 7)

• Carrie gets dumped via Post-it. Samantha gets arrested. Miranda gets high.
• Drink when: You’ve ever considered setting a bar on fire in the name of self-respect.

“Ex and the City” (Season 2, Ep. 18)

• Carrie sees Big’s wedding announcement. Cue emotional whiplash.
• Drink when: A horse symbolizes your breakup trauma.

“One” (Season 6, Ep. 12)

• Charlotte gets pregnant, Miranda gets married, Samantha gets vulnerable.
• Drink when: You cry a little but play it cool.

“My Motherboard, My Self” (Season 4, Ep. 8)

• Carrie’s laptop dies, Miranda’s mom dies, and the emotional damage is real.
• Drink when: Technology ruins your life or makes you cry.

“Hot Child in the City” (Season 3, Ep. 15)

• Samantha dates a man-baby. Charlotte does community service. Carrie gets mugged.
• Drink when: You’re too old to party but do it anyway.

Pro tip: Mix light and heavy episodes to balance crying and chaos. Or don’t. Your liver, your journey.

Sex and the City Movie Drinking Game Rules

The Sex and the City (2008) movie—glorious, dramatic, extra—demand their own set of rules. The stakes are higher, the budgets bigger, and the fashion even more unwearable.

Unique Cues from the Films

• Drink when someone says “fabulous” without a hint of irony.
• Take a shot when Samantha dramatically exits a room or relationship.
• Sip every time Carrie narrates like she’s writing Shakespeare’s hot mess cousin.
• Finish your drink if someone forgives Big for a completely unforgivable offense.
• Take a sip when anyone cries at a wedding, even if it’s their own.
• Chug when someone in the audience (you) screams “NO” at a character decision.

This variation is perfect for a watch party with themed cocktails and that one friend who always defends Big for some reason.

Wild and Creative Variations for the Sex and the City Drinking Game

1. “Cosmo Roulette”

Every time Carrie orders a Cosmo (or someone drinks on-screen), spin the Cosmo Wheel. Assign each player a number, and spin a physical wheel or app. Whoever it lands on drinks and has to:

• Give a relationship “Carrie-ism” that makes no sense but sounds deep.
• Drunkenly quote a random SATC episode like they’re auditioning for Broadway.
• Try to walk across the room in heels, even if they’re wearing socks.

Add a twist: if someone refuses to drink when chosen, they have to do a dramatic reading of one of Carrie’s column openings. Bonus if they do it while clutching a fake cigarette.

2. “Date or Disaster?” Game

Each time a new male character enters the scene, players must immediately decide:

• DATE = sip
• DISASTER = shot

Then, when the guy inevitably turns out to be trash, everyone who picked “DATE” drinks double. If by some miracle he’s decent, “DISASTER” voters drink. It’s like gambling—but with toxic boyfriends.

3. “Big Red Flags” Buzzer Challenge

Create or download a red “buzz” button (or just use an obnoxious sound effect on your phone). When anyone sees a walking red flag (e.g., Big gaslighting Carrie), they slap the buzzer and yell, “BIG RED FLAG!” The last person to buzz drinks twice and must defend the man’s actions—no matter how indefensible.

Example: “He left her at the altar but like… maybe he just had cold feet?” No logic allowed. Just wine-fueled nonsense.

4. “Fashion Felony Court”

When someone appears in an outfit that would get them excommunicated from modern-day Manhattan, pause the show and put it ON TRIAL.

• One person plays the fashion judge.
• Others make arguments for or against the outfit (think shoulder corsets, cowboy hats, or anything involving feathers).

If the “defendant” outfit is ruled guilty, everyone drinks. If it’s ruled iconic, the judge drinks and says, “I stand corrected by the power of couture.”

5. “You’re Such a…” Circle Game

Once per episode, pause the show during a chaotic moment. Go around in a circle and point at each other, shouting “You’re such a Carrie/Samantha/Charlotte/Miranda!”

Whoever gets called Carrie the most drinks and has to justify one of her worst decisions. If someone gets unanimously voted Samantha, they choose someone else to drink and explain their wildest flirtation story.

SATC Drinking Game by Character

If you’ve ever screamed, “That is such a Miranda thing to say,” this section is for you. Assign each friend a character or switch it up every episode. It’s judgmental, fabulous, and guaranteed to escalate into chaos.

Carrie Bradshaw

• Take a sip when Carrie writes something wildly general like it’s the thesis of a dissertation.
• Drink every time she wears something totally impractical (tulle skirt on the subway, anyone?).
• Sip when she loses her cool over a man she knew was a walking red flag.
• Chug if she bails on plans with her friends because of a guy (again).

Samantha Jones

• Shot when Samantha drops a double entendre that would make your grandmother blush.
• Sip every time she flirts with someone wildly inappropriate—and nails it.
• Drink when she refers to her body like a temple, gym, or nightclub.
• Finish your drink if she gets the last word in an argument and it’s absolutely savage.

Miranda Hobbes

• Sip when Miranda is the only one making sense in the conversation.
• Take a drink every time she’s overwhelmed by motherhood or work (so, often).
• Shot if she rants about men being “just children in suits.”
• Chug when she gets emotionally vulnerable—because it doesn’t happen often, and it matters.

Charlotte York

• Take a dainty sip when Charlotte gets excited over marriage, babies, or romance novels.
• Drink when she clutches her pearls—figuratively or literally.
• Shot when she overreacts to something minor (like a bunny in her apartment).
• Finish your drink if she says something so naive it circles back to being profound.

Whether you’re Team Carrie or secretly Samantha in denial, assigning drinking cues by character adds an extra layer of ridiculous fun to the game. Bonus: you’ll be halfway to tipsy just arguing over who’s who.

Girls’ Night Setup Ideas for Your SATC Drinking Game

Setting the scene is half the fun. If you’re going to drink like you’re in a penthouse in Manhattan, you might as well decorate like it too.

Drink Pairings Inspired by the Show

Elevate your drink game by matching your booze to your SATC spirit animal.

• Carrie: Classic Cosmopolitans—because obviously.
• Samantha: Dirty Martinis—sophisticated with a side of naughty.
• Miranda: Whiskey or Scotch—straight, no nonsense.
• Charlotte: Sparkling Rosé or a classy Bellini—delicate, yet delightful.

You can also create a signature “Big Mistake” cocktail that everyone drinks when Big ruins the vibe again.

Outfit Themes & Decor Tips

Dress up. Yes, really. The more dramatic, the better.

• Encourage everyone to show up dressed as their favorite character—bonus points for tutu skirts or power suits.
• Add NYC vibes with subway sign posters, a mini cocktail bar, and tiny cupcakes you say are from Magnolia Bakery (we won’t tell).

Don’t forget candles, ambient jazz, and perhaps a big bouquet of peonies in honor of Carrie’s romantic delusions.

Real-Life Dating Disasters (As Told by SATC Fans)

Because nothing pairs better with a drinking game than sharing your Mr. Big horror story. Here are some real-life situations that feel straight out of the SATC writers’ room—and double as new drinking game rules.

“He invited me over, then made me split the Uber and the pizza.”
Drink if you’ve ever had to pay for your own humiliation.

“He introduced me as ‘just a friend’—after I had just spent the night.”
Chug if you’ve ever been downgraded mid-party.

“He said he was ‘emotionally polyamorous’ and thought labels were toxic.”
Shot if someone tried to outwoke their way out of commitment.

“He texted me at 2 a.m. after ghosting for three months—‘Hey u up?’”
Drink twice. You answered, didn’t you?

“He brought his mom on our date… unironically.”
Everyone drinks. This one’s too painful to bear alone.

Want to be featured? Drop your dating disaster in the comments, group chat, or post-it note left dramatically on someone’s desk. We’ll toast to your trauma in next week’s episode.

Sex and the City Is Made for Drama & Fun

Sex and the City was made for drama—and now it’s made for drinking. Whether you’re howling at Carrie’s poor life choices, cheering on Samantha’s latest conquest, or just vibing with Miranda’s deadpan, this game turns a regular rewatch into an absolute spectacle.

So raise your glass, toast to friendships fiercer than fashion week, and prepare to question every dating decision ever made on cable television. Because nothing says girls’ night like buzzed commentary and bad relationship advice from your TV icons.

Now grab your cosmo and press play. The city—and the hangover—awaits.