Suggested Liquor Amounts for 100 Guests

If you are able to provide your own liquor for your reception, then you will probably save a good deal of money. Here are a few guidelines on what to buy based on the standard of 100 guests. Please do not forget the all important Liquor Permit.

Beer - Total 9 Cases
Domestic 3 Cases
Imported 3 Cases
Lite 3 Cases

Champagne
1-2 Cases

Hard Liquor
Vodka 5 Litres
Gin 3 Litres
Rum 2 Litres
Scotch 2 Litres
Rye 2 Litres
Vermouth 750 ml
Kahlua 3 Litres

Wine - Total 5-8 Cases
Chardonnay 3-4 Cases
White Zinfandel 1-2 Cases
Cabernet Sauvignon 1-2 Cases

Others to Consider (1 Litre of Each)
Bailey's Irish Cream
Grand Marnier
Amaretto
Sambucca
Brandy
Frangelico
Cognac

If your responsibilities include supplying the entire bar and mixes, here is a general list of the things you may need:

• Ice
• Coolers for beer, etc.
• Glassware
• Lemons
• Limes
• Cherries
• Olives
• Lime Juice
• Lemon Mix
• Tabasco
• Worchestshire

• Milk
• Orange Juice
• Cranberry Juice
• Tomato Juice
• Clamato Juice
• Soda Water
• Tonic Water
• Coke, Diet Coke
• Seven Up, Ginger Ale
• Straws
• Cocktail Stirrers

As an added bonus, be sure to check out our Bar and Mixed Drinks section for a little idea of what you can serve.