You don’t have to please absolutely everyone According to Todd, you can certainly offer a solid selection of drinks, but don’t overthink it. “Wanting to cater to every single person attending and providing their preferred drink is a common mistake people make. We recommend picking what you prefer as a base, and factor in the food offering and seasonality, too,” explains Todd. If you do go overboard with choosing different drinks for specific people, and Uncle Rob decides he doesn’t like Coronas anymore, the silver lining is you’ll probably have some leftovers for your next party.
It’s a numbers gameNow this is our kind of mathematics. Todd and the Dan’s Events Team work off a simple equation that’s practically fail-safe. “Our formula is 1.5 drinks per person for every hour that drinks will be served,” he explains. When you’re running to your local Dan’s or adding to cart online, remember a 700ml bottle of alcohol will serve approximately 23 single-shot mixed drinks if you’re planning on serving cocktails. In terms of wine, one standard 750ml bottle yields approximately five glasses; a bottle of sparkling (750ml) will serve approximately six flutes. A good rule of thumb is one bottle of wine per two guests, three beers per guest, three cocktails per guest, one bottle of Champagne or sparkling per six guests, one litre of water per four guests, and three non-alcoholic drinks per guest. Now, no need to serve all of the above at once, you may only decide to have a few bottles of Champagne and one cocktail per person – it’s all customisable. A starting point for breaking down beverage styles depends on the crowd, according to Todd: “60% beer/cider and 40% sparkling/wine is a good starting point.”
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