The right drink at the right party doesn't just quench thirst, it sets the whole tone
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"Rule of thumb: 1-2 drinks per guest per hour, plus a 20% buffer for the ones who drink faster than everyone else."
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Holiday Cocktail Hour, 50 Guests
2 signature cocktails (one classic, one seasonal), stocked spirits for both, plus a non-alcoholic option that doesn't feel like an afterthought
Backyard Summer Party, 30 Guests
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Full bar covering 4 liquors, 6 wine bottles, 2 cases of beer, and 40lbs of ice. Batch your one signature drink in a pitcher so nobody's waiting on a bartender.
Birthday Dinner for 12
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Bourbon, tequila, and gin as your base spirits, plus 2-3 wine bottles and a case of beer. One signature cocktail keeps the bar simple without feeling thin.
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Bartender's Notes
Save Time
Batch your signature cocktail. Nobody wants to wait for a bartender to build 30 of the same drink one at a time.
Ice Calculator
Buy 20% more ice than feels reasonable. You will still run out.
Plan Ahead
Station or self-serve — decide before the party, not when the first guest shows up confused.
Stock It Right
The math people get wrong every time: one bottle of wine serves five glasses, not eight. For a three-hour party, budget two drinks per guest for the first hour, one per hour after that. Underbuy and you're making a store run at 8pm. Overbuy by one bottle and you're a hero.
Use the Bar Planner above to get your exact count.
Every Party Needs One Anchor Drink
A signature drink isn't a garnish — it's a decision that tells your guests what kind of night this is. It's batchable, beautiful, and gives the bar a reason to exist beyond "there's wine if you want it." The best hosts don't pour everything. They pour one thing really well.
Not sure what yours is? Tell the Bar Planner your vibe.
Station vs. Bar — Know the Difference
A bar is where a bartender stands. A station is where guests gather. For parties under 20, a well-styled self-serve station almost always wins — it becomes part of the atmosphere, gives guests something to do when they arrive, and takes the pressure off you. The secret: label everything, keep it tight, and put something beautiful in the center.
The Bar Planner will tell you which setup fits your night.
Plan for 1-2 drinks per guest per hour, plus a 20% buffer for faster drinkers.
Many glasses of Mimosas
For a 30-guest party, plan for 4 base liquors, 6 bottles of wine, 2 cases of beer, and 40 pounds of ice.
wine and ice in a large metal bucket
Plan for about 1 pound of ice per guest, then add 20% more — most hosts underestimate how fast it goes.
ice in a ice bucket
For parties under 20 guests, a well-stocked self-serve station works fine. Above that, a station or bartender keeps the line moving and takes the pressure off the host.
Barternder mixing a drink