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Punch Bowl Calculator

Punch ingredients for a party.

Total punch
3.5 gal
90 drinks · 450 fl oz

Recipe ratios (Jerry Thomas style)

  • Base spirit (40%)180 oz · 8 750 ml bottles
  • Liqueur / fortified (15%)68 oz · 3 750 ml bottles
  • Juice / sour (30%)135 oz
  • Fizz / soda / sparkling (15%)68 oz

Don't forget

  • One large block of ice (lasts longer than cubes)
  • Citrus wheels for garnish (3 lemons / 3 limes per gallon)
  • Ladle and small glasses (4 to 5 oz)
  • Non-alcoholic option for designated drivers

Build a punch bowl in advance and refrigerate. Add the fizz right before serving so it doesn't go flat. One block of ice (frozen overnight in a Bundt pan or Tupperware) chills better than crushed.

About

Enter people, hours, and strength. Returns total punch volume plus ingredient breakdowns (base spirit, liqueur, juice, fizz) using Jerry Thomas style ratios. Also lists glasses, ice, and citrus.

How to use

  1. Enter people and hours.
  2. Pick strength.
  3. Read the breakdown.

FAQ

Will my drinks dilute?+

Use one large block of ice. Smaller cubes melt fast and water down the punch. Add fizz (champagne, soda) right before serving so it stays sparkling.