How Much Liquor Should I Buy?
HOW MUCH LIQUOR SHOULD I BUY?
NUMBER OF GUESTS |
PRE-DINNER
COCKTAILS |
PARTY |
4 |
8 to 12 Drinks (one fifth required) |
12 to 16 Drinks (one fifth required) |
6 |
12 to 18 Drinks (two fifths required) |
18 to 24 Drinks (two fifths required) |
8 |
16 to 24 Drinks (two fifths required) |
24 to 32 Drinks (two fifths required) |
12 |
24 to 36 Drinks (three fifths required) |
36 to 48 Drinks (three fifths required) |
20 |
40 to 60 Drinks (four fifths required) |
60 to 80 Drinks (five fifths required) |
25 |
50 to 70 Drinks (five fifths required) |
75 to 100 Drinks (seven fifths required) |
40 |
80 to 120 Drinks (eight fifths required) |
120 to 160 Drinks (ten fifths required) |
Champagne: 1 case (12 fifths)
serves 50 people (82 drinks).
Liquor: Plan on approximately two drinks per hour, per
person. There are 21 to 28 drinks per quart of liquor.
Punch: One gallon of punch serves approximately 24 people.
(32 three ounce drinks with ice)
Cocktail Napkins: Plan approximately two or three napkins
per person for a three hour party.
Coffee: One pound of coffee serves 60 to 80 cups.
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