Liquor and beverage calculator
Bottles of whisky, beer and wine, plus mixers, water and ice, with an indicative cost in rupees.
Your party
Everyone else, including children, gets soft drinks or mocktails.
Party4 hours · regular crowd · large pegsEdit
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Estimate: ₹26,180 to ₹65,250. 15 whisky, 41 beer.
Your estimate
· 100 guests · 4 hours₹26,180 to ₹65,250
60 of 100 guests drinking · 15 whisky, 41 beer
- Whisky 64%
- Beer 18%
- Mixers, water, ice 18%
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Shopping list
| Liquor | Bottles | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Whisky750 ml | 15 | ₹13,500–₹45,000 |
| Beer650 ml | 41 | ₹5,740–₹10,660 |
| Also order | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Soft drinks, mixers2 L | 34 | ₹3,060–₹4,080 |
| Soda750 ml | 20 | ₹400–₹800 |
| Water1 L | 150 | ₹3,000–₹3,750 |
| Icekg | 48 | ₹480–₹960 |
Indicative retail ranges in INR. Liquor prices vary a lot by state and brand, so check local MRP. Buy 5 to 10% extra on sale-or-return if your shop allows it.
Quick answer
For 100 guests where 60 drink, over 4 hours, with whisky and beer at 60 ml pegs: about 15 bottles of whisky (750 ml) and 41 bottles of beer (650 ml), plus 34 bottles of soft drinks (2 L), 20 soda bottles, 150 litres of water and 48 kg of ice.
How to calculate liquor for a party in India
- Enter guests and drinkers. Type the guest count and the share who drink, and choose a light, regular or heavy crowd.
- Set the party length. Choose how many hours the bar will be open. Guests drink more in the first hour.
- Pick the drinks and peg size. Select whisky, rum, vodka, gin, beer or wine and choose 30 ml or 60 ml pegs.
- Read bottles and cost. See bottles of each drink plus soft drinks, soda, water and ice, with an indicative cost in INR.
Quick reference: liquor by guest count
60% of guests drinking, 4 hour party, whisky (750 ml) and beer (650 ml) at 60 ml pegs.
| Guests | Whisky bottles | Beer bottles | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4 | 11 | ₹6,930 to ₹17,330 |
| 50 | 8 | 21 | ₹13,610 to ₹34,255 |
| 100 | 15 | 41 | ₹26,180 to ₹65,250 |
| 150 | 22 | 61 | ₹38,640 to ₹96,085 |
| 200 | 29 | 82 | ₹51,350 to ₹1,27,340 |
| 300 | 44 | 122 | ₹77,280 to ₹1,92,170 |
Example quantities
| Event | Liquor (bottles) | Soft drinks, soda, water, ice | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| House party, 30 guests, 4 hours 25 drinking, 5 not drinking | Whisky: 8, Beer: 20 | Soft drinks, mixers: 9, Soda: 10, Water: 45, Ice: 17 | ₹12,080 to ₹32,145 |
| Birthday, 100 guests, 4 hours 60 drinking, 40 not drinking | Whisky: 15, Beer: 41 | Soft drinks, mixers: 34, Soda: 20, Water: 150, Ice: 48 | ₹26,180 to ₹65,250 |
| Sangeet or cocktail night, 300 guests, 5 hours 150 drinking, 150 not drinking | Whisky: 41, Vodka: 11, Beer: 114, Wine: 18 | Soft drinks, mixers: 142, Soda: 68, Water: 525, Ice: 135 | ₹98,050 to ₹2,51,725 |
Pegs per bottle
| Bottle | Small pegs (30 ml) | Large pegs (60 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| 750 ml | 25 | 12 |
| 1 litre | 33 | 16 |
| 375 ml (half) | 12 | 6 |
Licences and dry states
Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram, and in some districts elsewhere. In most other states, serving alcohol at a party in a venue needs a one-day or occasional licence; many banquets arrange this or charge corkage for outside liquor. Rules change, so check with your venue and the local excise office.
How we calculate
Each drinking guest has about 2 drinks in the first hour and 1 per hour after that, adjusted for light (0.6x) and heavy (1.5x) drinkers. Drinks are split across the liquors you choose using a typical Indian party mix (whisky-led). Spirits use 30 or 60 ml pegs, beer 330 ml servings, wine 150 ml glasses. Non-drinkers and children get soft drinks or mocktails. Costs are indicative retail ranges and vary by state.
Written by Richa, Event Specialist at VenueLook. Last updated .
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Frequently asked questions
How many pegs are there in a bottle of whisky?
A 750 ml bottle gives 12 large pegs of 60 ml or 25 small pegs of 30 ml. A 1 litre bottle gives about 16 large pegs.
How much liquor do I need for 100 guests?
For 100 guests where 60 drink, over 4 hours, with whisky and beer at 60 ml pegs: about 15 bottles of whisky (750 ml) and 41 bottles of beer (650 ml), plus soft drinks, soda, water and ice. Use the calculator to adjust for your mix.
How many beers per guest should I plan?
For regular drinkers, plan about 2 drinks in the first hour and 1 per hour after. One 650 ml bottle is about two 330 ml servings.
How much ice and water do I need?
Plan about 0.6 kg of ice per drinking guest (more in summer) and about 1.5 litres of water per guest for a 4 hour event.
Do I need a licence to serve alcohol at a party in India?
In most states, yes, for parties at venues. Many banquets and hotels arrange the licence or include it in their bar package. Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram.
Can I bring my own liquor to a banquet hall?
Some venues allow outside liquor with a corkage charge per bottle or per guest, others only serve their own bar packages. Ask before booking and compare the total cost.
How much does liquor cost for a wedding of 300 guests?
For a 5 hour sangeet or cocktail night with about half the guests drinking, liquor plus mixers, water and ice typically ranges from about Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh depending on brands and state prices.
