Free Planning Tool
Exactly how many bottles to buy for your guest count — the same math we use behind the bar at every Texas wedding we pour.
Guest Count
Hours of Bar Service
How does your crowd drink?
Bar Menu
Number of Signature Cocktails
Your Shopping List
600 drinks
Est. Retail
$1,288–$1,818
Liquor
19 bottles
750ml · about 7 bottles per signature cocktail × 3
Wine
33 bottles
19 white or rosé · 14 red
Beer
9 cases
216 cans or bottles
Champagne Toast
19 bottles
One glass per guest, plus a little extra
Ice — Included
We bring it
About 150 lbs for your event, included in every cocktail package · Texas heat allowance built in
Estimates include a 10% buffer. Ice, mixers, garnishes, cups, straws and napkins are included in every Sip N Social on Wheels cocktail package — you only shop for the bottles above. Retail range assumes mid-shelf spirits at Texas retailers.
Frequently Asked
For a 5-hour reception with an average crowd and a signature-cocktail menu, plan on roughly 600 drinks: about 19 bottles of liquor, 33 bottles of wine, 9 cases of beer, and 19 bottles of champagne for a toast (estimates include a 10% buffer). Ice is included in every Sip N Social cocktail package. Use the calculator above to adjust for your guest count, hours and crowd.
The industry rule is two drinks in the first hour and one drink each hour after. A lively crowd drinks about 25% more; a light brunch crowd about 20% less.
A 750ml bottle of liquor yields about 16 cocktails at a 1.5 oz pour. A 750ml bottle of wine pours 5 glasses. A bottle of champagne pours 6 toast glasses.
No. Every Sip N Social on Wheels cocktail package includes ice, mixers, premium syrups, fresh garnishes, cups, straws and napkins. You shop for the alcohol only.
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