Martinis, both Vodka and Gin, Manhattans, Old
Fashioneds.  Vintage cocktail specialist John Apodaca
can help you calculate how much alcohol to purchase for
your next event.  Drinks for private parties and public
events of all sizes.  All alcoholic beverages a specialty,
with the emphasis on cocktails done in the classic style.  
Don't miss out - John will turn your next party into a
memorable event.
How much alcohol should I buy?

The average guest will consume one
drink every 45 minutes.  If you expect
your event to last 4 and 1/2 hours,
plan on 6 drinks per guest.
Hard Liquor (Spirits)
1 serving=1.5oz jigger
16 servings = 750ml = 25.4oz
22 servings = 1 liter = 33.8oz
39 servings = 1.75 liters = 59.2oz
Champagne & Wine
1 serving=5oz
5 servings = 750ml = 25.4oz
10 servings = 1.5 liters = 50.7oz
60 servings = 1 case = 304.8oz
Beer
1 serving=1-12oz bottle or 16oz pub glass
40 16oz servings = 5 gallon keg
62 16oz servings = 7.75 gallon keg
105 16oz servings = 13.2 gallon keg
124 16oz servings = 15.5 gallon keg
53 12oz servings = 5 gallon keg
82 12oz servings = 7.75 gallon keg
140 12oz servings = 13.2 gallon keg
164 12oz servings = 15.5 gallon keg
Calculation Example:
50 guests for 4.5 hour event

30 drink wine x 6 drinks = 180 servings
10 drink beer x 6 drinks = 60 servings
10 drink hard liquor x 6 drinks
                                = 60 servings
Alcohol to purchase for this example:

180 servings of Wine = 3 cases
60 servings of 12oz beer = 10 six packs
60 servings of hard liquor =
                   approx. 4-750ml bottles
If you don't know the drinking habits of
your guests, you'll need to
overestimate equally in all calculation
categories: 25 drink wine, 25 drink
beer, 25 drink hard liquor.  You may
buy more than you need, but your
guests won't be disappointed.