The following is offered to help you plan for a typical two hour cocktail party with 50 guests.
You will need to adjust this list if you are familiar with your guests’ preferences.
This is presented as a guideline.
We can also offer ideas for "party drinks," that can be the centerpiece beverage for the event.
Look for more helpful Party Planning Information to be added as we develop this website into a total entertaining resource.
Contact Party Staffing Services to learn how easy we can make your next cocktail party, dinner party or buffet.
| Beer, Wine & Hard Liquor |
| Vodka |
2 |
1.75 liter bottles |
| Scotch |
1 |
1.75 liter bottles |
| Rum |
1 |
750 ml bottle |
| Gin |
1 |
750 ml bottle |
| Bourbon |
2 |
750 ml bottle |
| White Wine |
3 |
large bottles |
| Red Wine |
3 |
large bottles |
| Beer mixed light and regular |
24 |
cans or bottles |
| |
| Sodas & Mixers |
| Coke / Pepsi |
24 |
cans |
| Diet Cola |
24 |
cans |
| 7 up or Sprite |
1 or 2 |
2 liter bottles |
| Club Soda |
3 |
2 liter bottles |
| Tonic |
3 |
2 liter bottles |
| Orange Juice |
1 |
Half Gallon |
| Cranberry Juice |
2 |
64 oz bottles |
| Water |
24 |
bottles |
| |
| Garnishes & Supplies |
| Limes |
5 |
|
| Lemons |
2 |
|
| Vermouth (Dry and Sweet) |
1 small bottle each |
| Glassware |
2 per guest |
|
| Cocktail Napkins |
5 per guest |
|
| |
| Other |
| Bar or Bar Table or appropriate bar work space |
| Waterproof trash can |
| 1.5 lbs ice per person |
| 2 ice coolers, 1 for beer and water, one for ice to be served |
