Drinks for 100 Guests
Planning a event for 100 people? Here is the fastest way to compare soda, water, beer, wine, cocktails, and drink essentials for the same guest count.
Quick answer for 100 guests
A typical party for 100 guests needs roughly 300 total drink servings across alcohol, soft drinks, and water. Use the table below to see the exact quantity for each specific drink and compare costs side by side.
Approx. servings across all calculators: 2110
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Beer & Wine
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍺 Beer | 300 12oz cans/bottles | $300 - $750 | Calculate → |
| 🍷 Wine | 40 bottles | $400 - $800 | Calculate → |
| 🥂 Champagne | 25 bottles | $375 - $1000 | Calculate → |
| 🥤 Hard Seltzer | 300 cans | $450 - $750 | Calculate → |
Spirits
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍸 Vodka | 12 750ml bottles | $180 - $420 | Calculate → |
| 🥃 Whiskey | 12 750ml bottles | $240 - $600 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Rum | 12 750ml bottles | $180 - $420 | Calculate → |
| 🌵 Tequila | 12 750ml bottles | $240 - $540 | Calculate → |
Cocktails
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍹 Margarita | 200 servings | $400 - $1000 | Calculate → |
| 🍷 Sangria | 34 pitchers | $272 - $510 | Calculate → |
| 🥂 Mimosa | 250 servings | $500 - $1000 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Party Punch (Alcoholic) | 13 gallons | $130 - $260 | Calculate → |
Non-Alcoholic
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥤 Soda | 200 12oz cans | $80 - $200 | Calculate → |
| 💧 Bottled Water | 200 16oz bottles | $50 - $150 | Calculate → |
| 🧃 Juice | 7 gallons | $28 - $56 | Calculate → |
| 🧊 Iced Tea | 10 gallons | $20 - $50 | Calculate → |
| 🍋 Lemonade | 10 gallons | $30 - $60 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Party Punch | 13 gallons | $52 - $104 | Calculate → |
| 🍎 Apple Cider | 10 gallons | $50 - $100 | Calculate → |
Hot Drinks
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | 150 cups | $38 - $113 | Calculate → |
| 🍫 Hot Chocolate | 150 cups | $75 - $225 | Calculate → |
Party Essentials
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧊 Ice | 150 lbs | $30 - $60 | Calculate → |
Tips for Serving Drinks to 100 Guests
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Variety is key
Offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for all guests.
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Don't forget ice
Plan for ~150 lbs of ice for drinks and chilling.
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Buy extra water
Guests drink more water than you think, especially with alcohol.
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Consider the event
Longer events and hot weather mean more drinks per person.
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