Gin 101
Juniper first. Then everything else.
A complete gin tasting: a flight of 12 real gins from classic London Dry to modern and Old Tom, a blind Juniper-Off, a build-your-own G&T bar, eight party-size batches and 20 gin cocktails. For adults 21+.
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Gin 101 turns a few bottles into a real tasting. Pour London Dry, modern and Old Tom gins side by side, play the blind Juniper-Off, open a build-your-own G&T bar, and batch Negronis and freezer martinis for a crowd. Every fact is checked, with zero-proof options throughout.
- 12gins to taste
- 20gin cocktails
- 8party batches
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 & Gin 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, London Dry, Plymouth, Old Tom and Navy Strength, and berry to bottle in five steps.
- 03-06What Makes Gin Gin, Labels, Styles & the G&T BarJuniper rules, distilled vs. compound gin, label terms decoded, eight styles and a build-your-own G&T bar.
- 07-12Ginbase, Tasting, Party & Serving12 real gins in three tiers, how to taste, the party plan, food pairings, the shopping list and how to build the perfect G&T.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Juniper-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, a blind tasting game and gin facts to share.
- 20-23Batch It for a CrowdEight party-size batches, from a G&T bar for 12 to batched Negronis and freezer martinis.
- 24-3620 Cocktails & 12 Gin CardsCut-apart gin cocktail cards, a prep page, a card for every gin 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 ginsBuy a tier of four from the Ginbase, from classic London Dry to Monkey 47 and Old Tom.
- 04Run the Juniper-OffTaste blind, guess which gin is which, then open the G&T 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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- Fever-Tree tonic water, 24 small bottlesThe mixer most of the kit's bottles are built for. Small bottles stay fizzy.See it on Amazon →
- 2 gallon glass drink dispenser with standFor the Champagne punch and the zero-proof punch.See it on Amazon →
- 24 oz cocktail shaker set with jiggerShaker, strainer and jigger for every build in the kit.See it on Amazon →
- Libbey Kentfield coupe glasses, set of 4Zero-proof drinks deserve a real glass. Coupes make anything look poured.See it on Amazon →
- OXO angled measuring jiggerRead half-ounce pours from above. No squinting, no free pours.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 →
- 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 →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Gin 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Gin 101 Primer, What Makes Gin Gin, Labels, Styles & the G&T Bar, Ginbase, Tasting, Party & Serving, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Juniper-Off, Batch It for a Crowd and 20 Cocktails & 12 Gin Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Gin 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 gins: Buy a tier of four from the Ginbase, from classic London Dry to Monkey 47 and Old Tom. 4. Run the Juniper-Off: Taste blind, guess which gin is which, then open the G&T bar.
What occasions is the Gin 101 kit good for?
Birthday, Bachelorette party, Bachelor party, Dinner party, Girls' night and Holiday party. It's rated 21+ (it includes alcohol).
Is the Gin 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 Gin 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
