QuestionMy sister is having a wedding of about 160 adults, and needs to know approximately how much soda pop she is going to need. The soda will also be used for mixing drinks, and I imagine that is where the majority of it will go...I need to mention, there are some pretty big party animals coming.
Any ideas
AnswerHi Tina:
It would help to know what other types of drinks they will be serving such as wine, beer, etc. Without that information available, the best I can do is to give you the specs for a full bar and you can add or delete things accordingly. The following is for 50 people assuming 4 drinks per person. For 160 guests at 4 drinks per guest, you would need to multiply the amount of each item listed by 3.25 and then round up.
Liquor
2 - 3 bottles of Vodka (I recommend at least 2 1.75 liter handles)
2 bottles Whiskey (Jack Daniels, a good Bourbon and either Irish or Canadian)
1 - 2 bottles Scotch
2 bottles Rum (1 light, 1 dark)
2 bottles Tequila
1 bottle Gin
1 bottle Brandy or Cognac
2 bottles Vermouth (1 Sweet, 1 Dry)
Wine & Beer
6 bottles Red
4 bottles White
3 - 4 Cases of Assorted Beer (Lagers, Pilsners, Ales)
Mixers & Non Alcoholic Drinks
1 - 12 liter case of sparkling water
1 case bottled still water
4 liters tonic water
6 liters Coca Cola or a case of cans
2 liters Sprite or 7up
3-4 bottles fresh OJ
2 bottles cranberry (you can get small cans as well)
2 bottles grapefruit (you can get small cans as well)
1 Quart Cream
Coffee (have enough to make at least 6 full pots)
Supplies
Ice - at least 1lb. per guest (this is the most important of all!)
1 dozen Limes
1 dozen Lemons
Martini Olives
Maraschino Cherries
Cocktail Onions
Stir Sticks or Straws
Shot Glasses and Drink Shakers for mixing cocktails
Glassware - have at least 3 per guest. Have mix of sizes and drink types.
I hope this helps. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me again.
Warm regards,
Wendy Wuitschick
