Use our easy drink calculator to take the guesswork out. Just plug in your guest count and event details, and we’ll do the math for you—no bartending degree required. This tool helps you stock smart, save money, and sip happy. This is based on our experience, you know your guests better than we do!
Step 1: Know Your Numbers
Step 2: Choose Your Liquor Types
(get all the same brand, these are versatile!)
☐ Gin ☐ Rum
☐ Tequila ☐ Other:
Step 3: Choose Your Wine
☐ White Wine ☐ Sparkling / Champagne
Step 4: Choose Your Beer Types
(we suggest 2 types!)
- Guest count: How many will actually drink alcohol?
- How many will only drink non alcoholic drinks?
- Typically 75–80% of guests will drink alcohol.
- Based on guest count, typically 1 bartender per 100 guests is needed.
- 30-50% of guests drink the signature cocktails
- Guest preferences: Do they prefer wine, beer, or cocktails?
- Signature cocktails will affect the mix — increase liquor bottles if your crowd loves mixed drinks
Step 2: Choose Your Liquor Types
(get all the same brand, these are versatile!)
- Don’t purchase multiple brands. Keep it simple, one type (brand) of vodka, one type of whiskey, etcetera. A clean & organized bar is a fast bar, smooth bar, and a less confused bar!
☐ Gin ☐ Rum
☐ Tequila ☐ Other:
Step 3: Choose Your Wine
- Champagne: 1 bottle is about 8 glasses (3 ounce pour), most couples have guests toast with what's in hand
- A bottle of wine is 4-5 pours
☐ White Wine ☐ Sparkling / Champagne
Step 4: Choose Your Beer Types
(we suggest 2 types!)
- Keep it simple, one type of domestic, one type of imported! Example: Dos Equis and Miller Lite
Margarita:
Add Tequila (2) & Triple Sec (2) = ~ 50 servings
Old Fashioned:
Add Bourbon (1) 1.75 L = ~ 39 servings
Honey Mule:
Add Vodka (1) - 1.75 L = ~39 servings
Paloma:
Add Tequila (2) = ~ 60 servings
Lemon Drop:
Add Orange Liqueur (2) & Vodka (2) = ~ 60 servings
Carajillo:
Add Licor 43 (1) 1.75 L = ~39 servings
Jon Daly:
Add Sweet Tea Vodka (2) 1.75 L = ~60 servings
Whiskey Sour:
Add Bourbon (2) 1.75 L = ~60 servings
Spicy Ranch Water:
Add Tequila (1) 1.75 L = ~39 servings
