How Much Liquor Should I Buy?
Suggested Liquor Amounts For 100 Guests

With BartenderGirl.Com you have the ability to purchase your own liquor for the bar...that’s great news because you can save lots of money! However, deciding what to buy and how much can be confusing.

Here are some general guidelines for a suggested amount of alcohol based upon 100 guests:

Beer - Total 9 Cases/Pack

• Domestic 3 cases (48 Individual bottles or cans)
• Imported 3 cases (24 Individual bottles or cans)
• Light 3 cases (24 Individual bottles or cans)

Wine - Total 5-8 Cases

• Chardonnay 3-4 Cases (15 Individual bottles)
• White Zinfandel 1-2 Cases (8 Individual bottles)
• Cabernet Sauvignon 1-2 Cases (15 Individual bottles)

Champagne

• 1-2 Cases (15 Individual bottles)

Hard liquor

• Vodka 5 Bottles of 1.75 Liters
• Gin 2 Bottles of 1.75 Liters
• Rum 2 Bottles of 1.75 Liters
• Scotch 2 Bottles of 1.75 Liters (J&B or Johnny Walker)
• Bourbon 2 Bottles of 1.75 Liters  (Jack Daniels)
• Vermouth 750ml
• Kahlua 3 liters
• Tequila 2 Bottles of 1.75 Liters

Others to Consider: (l liter of each)

• Bailey’s Irish Cream
• Grand Marnier
• Amaretto
• Sambuca
• Brandy
• Frangelico

• Chambord

If you are responsible for setting up the entire bar, be sure to include the following: