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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Drinking Game + Cocktail

The Griswold family Christmas goes exactly as poorly as your drink count.

The Rules

  • Sip — Clark Griswold obsesses over the Christmas lights display
  • Sip — Cousin Eddie says something inappropriate or oblivious
  • Sip — Ellen Griswold tries to keep the peace
  • Sip — Clark's boss Frank Shirley is mentioned or appears
  • Sip — Aunt Bethany does something confused or senile
  • Drink Twice — The cat gets electrocuted under the chair
  • Drink Twice — Clark's Christmas bonus turns out to be a Jelly of the Month subscription
  • Drink Twice — Eddie empties his RV's septic tank into the sewer
  • Shot — Clark's epic rant about his boss in the living room
  • Shot — The squirrel attacks the family inside the house
  • Chug — The SWAT team shows up at the Griswold house on Christmas Eve

Themed Cocktail

The Griswold Eggnog

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 whole egg
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. 1Dry shake bourbon, cream, simple syrup, egg, and vanilla for 15 seconds.
  2. 2Add ice and shake vigorously for another 15 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a glass moose mug or rocks glass.
  4. 4Grate fresh nutmeg generously over the top.
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Fun Facts

  • Directed by Nick Marck.(Source)
  • Starring Randy Quaid, Miriam Flynn, Dana Barron.(Source)
  • Rated 3.9/10 on TMDB (100 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "Eddie's ready for the holidays. But are the holidays ready for Eddie?"(Source)
  • Released in 2003. Genres: Comedy.(Source)

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.