Eggnog 101
Stop stressing. Start sipping.
A complete holiday eggnog tasting: a flight of 12 real nogs, a blind Nog-Off, a spike bar, eight make-at-home recipes from classic cooked nog to coquito, and 20 eggnog drinks. Spiked rounds are 21+.
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Eggnog 101 turns the holiday's most debated drink into a party. Pour real store-bought nogs side by side, play the blind Nog-Off, open a spike bar with bourbon, rum and brandy, and make your own with eight party-size recipes. Every homemade recipe is cooked, egg-free or made with pasteurized eggs, with zero-proof options throughout.
- 12real nogs to taste
- 8make-at-home recipes
- 20eggnog drinks
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Eggnog 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, plus four styles of nog and kitchen to cup in five steps.
- 03-06Safety, Cartons, World Nogs & Spike BarThe 160°F rule, what the carton really means, six nogs from around the world and which spirit to pour.
- 07-12Nogbase, Tasting, Party & Shopping12 real nogs in three tiers, how to taste, the party plan, cookie pairings and the shopping list.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Nog-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind tasting game and eggnog trivia.
- 20-23Make It at HomeEight party-size recipes: classic cooked, blender, eggless, aged, vegan, coquito, rompope and Tom & Jerry.
- 24-3620 Drinks & 12 Nog CardsCut-apart drink cards, a prep page, a card for every nog and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your nogsBuy a tier of four from the Nogbase, or make a batch from Make It at Home.
- 04Run the Nog-OffTaste blind, crown a favorite, then open the spike bar.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- 24 oz cocktail shaker set with jiggerShaker, strainer and jigger for every build in the kit.See it on Amazon →
- 8 oz white bouillon cups, set of 6Proper cupping bowls: one per coffee, wide enough to break the crust.See it on Amazon →
- JOYIN light-up ugly Christmas sweaterShow up ready to win the Ugly Sweater Contest.See it on Amazon →
- Plush Santa hats, 6 packHats for the hosts, or for whoever draws number one.See it on Amazon →
- OXO angled measuring jiggerRead half-ounce pours from above. No squinting, no free pours.See it on Amazon →
- Large gold trophy cup, 14.5 inA traveling trophy the winning team keeps until next trivia night.See it on Amazon →
- Numbered bottle bags for blind tasting, 10 packCovers the label and numbers the pour, so the guess stays honest.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
- Metallic glass markers, 8 packWrite names or pour numbers right on the glass. Washes off.See it on Amazon →
- Glass carafes with lids, set of 2Water on the table, always. One carafe per end of the table.See it on Amazon →
- Sunstar Kadomaru corner rounderRound the corners and the cards look like a real deck.See it on Amazon →
- Gold, silver and bronze medals, 12 packFour full podiums, so every round can crown a top three.See it on Amazon →
- Pilot G2 pens, 12 packA pen at every seat. Notes in the moment beat notes from memory.See it on Amazon →
- Neenah 65 lb white cardstock, 75 sheetsPrint the tasting cards and invites on this and they feel store-bought.See it on Amazon →
- Firbon 12-inch paper trimmerCuts a sheet of cards in four clean strokes instead of a wobbly scissor job.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Eggnog 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Eggnog 101 Primer, Safety, Cartons, World Nogs & Spike Bar, Nogbase, Tasting, Party & Shopping, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Nog-Off, Make It at Home and 20 Drinks & 12 Nog Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Eggnog 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your nogs: Buy a tier of four from the Nogbase, or make a batch from Make It at Home. 4. Run the Nog-Off: Taste blind, crown a favorite, then open the spike bar.
What occasions is the Eggnog 101 kit good for?
Holiday party, December, Office party, Family night and Dinner party. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Eggnog 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Eggnog 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
