Calculators
How Much Alcohol for 50 Guests?
Smaller weddings still need a number you can hand to the store. The worked example uses 50 guests, 75% drinking, and four hours with a full bar.
Controls below let you switch to beer-and-wine-only or add a champagne toast. Every rate is editable and printed in the assumptions block.
Estimates only. Adjust rates for your crowd.
50 guests · 4 hours · Full bar · 38 drinking · 12 not drinking
| Category | Needed | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Beer | 76 drinks | 4 cases |
| Wine | 57 drinks | 12 × 750 ml |
| Spirits | 57 drinks | 4 × 750 ml |
Assumptions
- Drinking share: 75% of headcount (38 drinking guests)
- Duration: 4 hours → 5 drinks per drinking guest
- Bar split: 40% beer, 30% wine, 30% spirits
- Pour sizes: 5 oz wine, 1.5 oz spirits, 4 oz sparkling
- Ice: 1.5 lb per guest (60% chilling, 40% serving)
- Mixers: 2 L per 750 ml spirits bottle
Supplies checklist
- Ice — 4 bags (20 lb each)
- Cups — 100 (2 per guest)
- Napkins — 150 (3 per guest)
- Mixers — 8 L
- Garnish (citrus, olives, cherries)
- Serving utensils and bar tools
- Coolers and ice tubs
Estimates only. Adjust the per-guest rates for your crowd.
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