- Drink Calculator & Party Budget.
Discover how much alcohol you need to buy
and what your budget could be like.
Drink Approximation
WINE
A typical serving of wine is 5 ounces. By this measure you will get:
- Five glasses for every 750 mL bottle
- Seven glasses per litre
DINNER
Dinner is usually a bigger meal than lunch and takes longer to consume. With this in mind you may require 1/2 a bottle per person, which will give three glasses each.
WINE AND CHEESE PARTY
Most guests can drink three glasses of vino in a two hour period, so you will need 1/2 a bottle per person, or more if it is an extended party. You'll also require at least a quarter pound of cheese per person. This amount will vary depending on what else you have on hand (fruit/crackers...). Pro Tip: Label the different cheeses so your guests know exactly what they are trying.
Beer
Plan on two bottles or cans per person for the first hour. For every subsequent party one bottle or serving of beer should be sufficient.
If you are unaware of how many people drink beer or if your party theme requests it consider purchasing a keg. You'll save some money and offer something a little different. Be sure to have plenty of cups or glassware.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine
As a general rule one 750 ml bottle will fill 6 flutes. However the amount of bubbly you'll need will depend on the event type. If you plan on simply toasting a special event one glass per person should be enough. For a pre-meal cocktail 1 and a half drinks should be allotted. For parties where the bubbly is free flowing allow for three glasses per person per two hours.
SPIRITS
A 750 mL (26 oz.) bottle yields approximately 17 standard drinks. You will need three similarly sized bottles of mix for cocktails. For a 2 hour party you should allow three drinks per person. And always remember to provide non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of ice.
The table below is only an estimate as amounts vary on the party type and theme:
- 40% Vodka
- 20% Rum
- 10% Canadian Whisky
- 10% Scotch
- 10% Gin (more popular in summer)
- 10% Float or something unusual (e.g. liqueurs or Schnapps)
Party Budget Approximations
There are number of factors to consider when hosting a party. All of these may raise the cost of your event but you don't have to break the bank to have a good time. Consider the following occasions.
Cocktail Party
For a typical cocktail party with an assumed 20 guests, lasting 4 hours you may budget:
- Food: Low end - $100 | High end - $200
- Drinks: Low end - $150 | High end - $525
- Decorations: Low end - $50 | High end - $425
- Entertainment: Low end - $0 | High end - $600
- Total: Low end - $300 | High end - $1750
Bridal Shower
This Bridal Shower assumes a mid day or early evening event for 20 guests and lasting 4 hours. You may wish to set aside the following:
- Food: Low end - $100 | High end - $650
- Drinks: Low end - $150 | High end - $300
- Decorations: Low end - $100 | High end - $500
- Entertainment: Low end - $50 | High end - $100
- Total: Low end - $400 | High end - $1550
Typical Party
The budget below could reflect your evening, night time party for 20. As before we assume a 4 hour event:
- Food: Low end - $200 | High end - $600
- Drinks: Low end - $150 | High end - $500
- Decorations: Low end - $50 | High end - $400
- Entertainment: Low end - $0 | High end - $400
- Total: Low end - $400 | High end - $1900
A few notes:
- Food: Low end - include 4 appetizers, a main dish, 2 sides and dessert. High end - Catered service. 4 appetizers, 1.5 main dishes, salad, 2 sides and dessert.
- Drinks: Low end - Domestic beer and wine, soda and water. High end - Full bar
- Decorations: Low end - Paper plates, napkins, disposable flatware, table clothes and candles. High end - Rented tables, chairs, linen, glasses table pieces, candles and some extra lighting.
- Entertainment: Low end - Your own music selection via a portable device. High end - DJ services or band
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