Party Drinks Calculator
Beer, wine, spirits, mixers, ice for any size party.
Total drinks needed
100
Shopping list
Beer (cans/bottles)40
Wine (750ml bottles, 5 glasses each)8
Spirits (750ml bottles, 17 drinks each)2
Ice30 lb
Mixers80 oz
Garnish (limes, olives, etc.)50 pieces
Standard event-planning estimates: 1 drink per guest per hour for casual, 1.5 for weddings (first hour is heavier). Always over-buy by 10–15%; you can return unopened bottles, but running out mid-event is awkward. Add 1–2 lb of ice per guest, half for chilling and half for drinks.
About
Enter guests, hours, and event type. Pick your beer/wine/spirits split. Get total drinks, plus shopping quantities for each: cans, bottles, ice, mixers, and garnishes. Casual gathering = 1 drink/hour, wedding = 1.5/hour.
How to use
- Enter guests and hours.
- Pick event type.
- Adjust beer/wine/spirits split.
FAQ
Will I have leftovers?+
Likely yes. Buy 10-15% over and return what's unopened (most stores accept). Running out mid-event is much worse than leftovers.