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🍸 Party Drinks Calculator
Planning a party? Use this tool to estimate how many bottles of wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks you'll need based on your guests and party duration!
Simply select the drink types you’re serving, enter guest counts, and we’ll crunch the numbers 🍷🍺🍹
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate how many drinks I need for an event?
You can estimate one drink per guest per hour. Multiply the number of guests by the number of hours and adjust based on the type of event and drinking habits.
What types of drinks should I include in my event planning?
Typically, you should include a mix of beer, wine, spirits (hard liquor), and non-alcoholic drinks like soda, juice, or mocktails.
How many bottles of wine do I need per guest?
One bottle of wine serves about 5 glasses. For a 4 hour event, you can estimate about half a bottle per guest, assuming mixed drink options.
How much beer should I buy for 100 guests?
For a 4-hour event, plan on 2-3 beers per guest. That's about 200-300 bottles or cans of beer for 100 guests.
What's a good alcohol to guest ratio for weddings?
For weddings, a common mix is 50% wine, 30% beer, and 20% spirits, depending on your guests' preferences and cultural expectations.
How do I plan for non alcoholic drinks?
Offer at least 1-2 non alcoholic beverages per person per hour. This is especially important for daytime events, kids, or guests who don't drink.
How do I adjust drink quantities for a dry event?
If you're not serving alcohol, double up on non alcoholic drinks. Consider soda, juices, flavored water, mocktails, and coffee or tea.
Do I need to provide mixers and garnishes?
Yes. If serving spirits, include mixers (soda, tonic, juice), ice, cups, napkins, and garnishes like lemon, lime, or mint.
How do I handle drinks for outdoor events?
Keep beverages chilled in coolers or ice buckets. Consider bottled or canned options for easy storage and serving.
Can I use this calculator for corporate events?
Absolutely. The drink calculator works for all event types like weddings, birthdays, corporate meetings, or private parties.
