Stocking a bar for a party or a gathering can be a hit-or-miss experience. But it dosen't have to be. Here is an easy guide for stocking a bar for ten to forty guests.
Quantity
| Liquor | 10-20 Guests | 21-40 Guests |
| Vodka | 2-3 Liters | 4 Liters |
| Gin | 1-2 Liters | 3 Liters |
| Scotch | 1-2 Liters | 3 Liters |
| Dry Vermouth | 1/2 Liter | 1 Liter |
| Tequila | 1-2 Liters | 2 Liters |
| Bourbon | 1 Liter | 1 Liter |
| Whiskey | 1 Liter | 2 Liters |
| Wine | 1 Case | 2 Cases |
| Beer | 1-2 Cases | 3 Cases |
| Brandy | 1 Liter | 1 Liter |
| Rum | 1-2 Liters | 2 Liters |
If you find it easier to think about how many drinks you are likely to serve at a party, the following guide shows how many drinks per bottle you can expect to make.
For mixed drinks, you will use approximately 1.25
ounces or 37 milliliters per serving.
| # of Bottles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 750 mL | 20 | 40 | 81 | 121 | 243 |
| Liter | 27 | 54 | 108 | 162 | 324 |
| 1.5 Liter | 40 | 81 | 162 | 243 | 486 |
For wine and Chamagne, the serving size is 5 ounces
or 118 milliliters.
| # of Bottles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 750 mL | 6 | 12 | 25 | 38 | 76 |
| Liter | 8 | 16 | 33 | 50 | 101 |
| 1.5 Liter | 12 | 25 | 50 | 76 | 152 |
| 3 Liter | 25 | 50 | 101 | 152 | 305 |