It's not a good idea to run out of refreshments when throwing a party. It's humiliating to see thirsty people milling about with empty cups; there should be lots of appetizers and beverages!
Choosing the appropriate amount of beer, wine, other spirits, and cocktails for your party is a science as much as an art. It's similar to estimating how much food you'll need to offer your visitors.
Things to Think About Before Buying Drinks
What type of party will it be? Dinner party? Barbecue? Cocktail party?
Will you have a bartender serving drinks, or will you fill that role yourself?
Will the party be indoors or outside?
How long will the party last?
As a general guideline, estimate that attendees will have two drinks during the first hour of the party and one drink per hour thereafter.
Consider the crowd and what you want to provide. Only wine and beer? Is there a full bar for their mixing pleasure? It's all up to you, your money, and your assumptions about what your visitors would appreciate.
Determine how you wish to distribute the total number of drinks among your options. If you're doing wine, beer, and liquor and are stumped at this point, you may keep it simple and say 1/3 for each. Simply giving wine and beer? A typical party will have 60% of your attendees drinking wine and 40% drinking beer.
How to calculate how much liquor you need for a party
A one-liter bottle of alcohol like whiskey or tequila makes around 20 mixed cocktails. Simply divide the number of liquor beverages required by 20 to determine the number of bottles required.
To calculate the number of mixers required, multiply 1 quart (1 liter) of tonic water, soda water, or juice by the number of people who will be drinking liquor.
Garnishes are reasonably priced, so purchasing additional ones is recommended. Estimate 1/2 lemon for each person at the party. Estimate 2 for each attendee at the party for more particular products like olives or cherries.
How to calculate how much ice you need for a party
Allow one and a half pounds of ice for each participant. This will offer enough ice for beverages as well as any wine or beer ice baths. If you don't have enough freezer space, fill coolers with ice. Keep them close to the drink stations or bars.
How to calculate how much wine you need for a party
A 750-ml bottle of wine holds around 5 servings, so divide the number of wines by 5 to determine the number of bottles required. Half a bottle of wine per person is a good starting point for a sit-down supper with wine exclusively.
How to calculate how much beer you need for a party
Consider each can or bottle to be one serving for the total number of beers consumed. Order more based on the number of people coming and the sort of gathering. Extra beer, for example, is important during a Super Bowl party or at a gathering where visitors may readily take it. A keg is generally the best option for large gatherings. Check the keg size (it varies) and estimate 8 ounces of beer for each sip.
How to order your alcohol for your party
Juicefly offers alcohol delivery in Los Angeles 7 days a week. You can order all kinds of drinks for your parties and events with the fastest delivery possible. These are the most party-pleasing drinks we recommend.
GUINNESS DRAUGHT STOUT
Guinness has a malty sweetness, a hoppy bitterness, and coffee and chocolate flavors. A roasted taste comes through as well, thanks to the roasted unmalted barley used in its brewing. It has a sweet scent with traces of malt, and it has a smooth, creamy, and balanced taste.
ESTRELLA GALICIA CERVEZA ESPECIAL LAGER
Crisp, refreshing, and light in flavor, Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Lager is best enjoyed cold. This lager has a refreshing body and a great harmony between the floral and herbal hop tastes.
LAGUNITAS IPA
Lagunitas IPA 6 Pack 12 fl oz is a real craft beer classic. With their distinctive beer, the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma, CA, helped establish one of the most famous tastes in craft brewing. The company produced one of the first West Coast style IPAs by mixing select hops, with a crisp, refreshing taste and characteristic bite that makes a great beer.
CARMEL ROAD PINOT NOIR
Carmel Road Pinot Noir is bright, crisp, and smooth, with a fragrant aroma that leads to nuanced flavors of cherry pie filling, rhubarbs, pomegranates, and dusty brown spices, all complemented by smokey oak.
JOSEPH DROUHIN BOURGOGNE ROUGE
The Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Rouge is a charming wine. It has a beautiful crimson hue and a scent full of red fruit aromas. The wine is delightful, fruity, and refreshing on the palate, with light tannins and outstanding elegance.
DON JULIO TEQUILA BLANCO
Lightly sweet and pure agave in flavor, Don Julio Blanco Tequila also features hints of citrus from lemon, lime, and grapefruit. Black pepper and green undertones fill out the crisp and fresh finish. Enjoy Don Julio Blanco Tequila on the rocks, with champagne, or in a delightful cocktail like a mojito or margarita. Many Mexican dishes are enhanced by the use of Don Julio Blanco Tequila.
JACK DANIEL'S
For good reason, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey dominates the global whisky market. Jack Daniel's whiskey is produced and packaged in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The first maize, rye, and barley malts are combined with iron-free water from the Cave Spring to create this premium whiskey. Each bottle of Jack Daniel's is then charcoal mellowed to soften the flavor. The whiskey is aged in white wood barrels that have been handcrafted.
