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How Much Alcohol to Buy for 100 Guests
2026-10-20
The rule of thumb: plan for 2 drinks per drinking guest in the first hour and 1 per hour after that.
The math for 100 guests over 5 hours
If 85 of your 100 guests drink: 85 × (2 + 4) = about 510 drinks. Here’s how that typically splits for a full bar:
| Category | Share | Drinks | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquor (1.5 oz pours) | 40% | ~204 | 13 bottles (750ml) |
| Wine (5 oz glasses) | 35% | ~179 | 36 bottles |
| Beer | 25% | ~128 | 5–6 cases of 24 |
| Champagne toast | Optional | 100 | 13–14 bottles |
| Ice | — | — | ~150 lb |
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Tips to avoid overbuying
- Limit liquor to two spirits that feed your two signature cocktails.
- Ask your store about returns on unopened bottles.
- Don’t forget non-drinkers: a great mocktail keeps them from reaching for soda all night.
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