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Alcohol Calculator | How much booze do you need for your bar?


Common Questions

  • It depends on the state you are located.
  • For Los Angeles, CA. Most people tend to go for Tequila, Vodka, and Whiskey.
  • Tequila and Vodka are currently trending for most who are aware of calorie consumption. Tequila and vodka have the least calories.

  • On average, a 3-4 hour service ranges from 2-6 cocktails per person.
  • Plus beer and shots for some

  • Most popular go-to cocktails are margaritas, old-fashioned, and mules
  • Calories-aware people tend to go for Vodka or Tequila soda

  • We have a ready-to-go shopping guide. It is based on a vast analysis of past events.
  • Upon booking Essentials Bar Packages, we will provide this to you complimentary.
  • If you require a more specific shopping guide, our bar captains can help to customize this for a small add-on fee.

  • It could be cheaper or equivalent to get it yourself. However, there will be a lot of leftovers. If you like to drink occasionally, it is better to buy it yourself. However, if you do not occasionally drink, you do not want to deal with leftovers that will take up space. When providing yourself, we can help you with an outstanding bar set-up and a Mixologist.
  • Also, if you do events often, leftovers would benefit from being reused for your next event. If it is too much work for you, click here. We make it hassle-free as well.

From our experience, the percentage of wine and beer drinkers drops to about 5-20% when cocktails are involved.

The shopping guide will provide you with an approximate list of ingredients to create from 25 to 100 cocktails.

  • Many think a beer and wine bar is cheaper. They don’t tell you you must buy cheap Wine for this to work. 
    • When comparing ratios, one bottle of Wine can serve about five guests, while one bottle of liquor (the same size) can serve about 16 guests. 
    • Nowadays, popular wines cost about the same as a bottle of liquor.
  • So unless you know great wines at a low price, you might be spending more going this route. 
  • If you do not want a full bar, add signature cocktails. It will personalize your bar and also keep you in your budget.
  • Beer is always a great addition, but only some are into beer. On average, 1 out of 4 might consume beer.

We are here to help you! Alcohol Calculator will help determine how much alcohol you need to host your party with an open bar.

Aside from this alcohol calculation, you may also want to get liqueurs, mixers, juices, soft drinks, garnishes, etc., to pair with your alcohol. 

Are you providing your own alcohol but need a mixologist with a bar set up along with all non-alcoholic ingredients and garnishes? Check out our Essentials Packages. 

No worries if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of shopping for all the ingredients and supplies. We have you covered here as well. Check out our Open Bar Packages.

Schedule a meeting with our team!

We all know that creating the ultimate party or event will always be ideal. You don’t need to do this alone. Contact the Party Shakers team. Also, we will help you through this process to ensure the best possible outcome for your needs.

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