Drinks for 8 Guests
Planning a small gathering for 8 people? Here's exactly how much of each drink you'll need.
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Beer & Wine
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍺 Beer | 24 12oz cans/bottles | $24 - $60 | Calculate → |
| 🍷 Wine | 4 bottles | $40 - $80 | Calculate → |
| 🥂 Champagne | 2 bottles | $30 - $80 | Calculate → |
| 🥤 Hard Seltzer | 24 cans | $36 - $60 | Calculate → |
Spirits
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍸 Vodka | 1 750ml bottle | $15 - $35 | Calculate → |
| 🥃 Whiskey | 1 750ml bottle | $20 - $50 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Rum | 1 750ml bottle | $15 - $35 | Calculate → |
| 🌵 Tequila | 1 750ml bottle | $20 - $45 | Calculate → |
Cocktails
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍹 Margarita | 16 servings | $32 - $80 | Calculate → |
| 🍷 Sangria | 3 pitchers | $24 - $45 | Calculate → |
| 🥂 Mimosa | 20 servings | $40 - $80 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Party Punch (Alcoholic) | 1 gallon | $10 - $20 | Calculate → |
Non-Alcoholic
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥤 Soda | 16 12oz cans | $6 - $16 | Calculate → |
| 💧 Bottled Water | 16 16oz bottles | $4 - $12 | Calculate → |
| 🧃 Juice | 1 gallon | $4 - $8 | Calculate → |
| 🧊 Iced Tea | 1 gallon | $2 - $5 | Calculate → |
| 🍋 Lemonade | 1 gallon | $3 - $6 | Calculate → |
| 🍹 Party Punch | 1 gallon | $4 - $8 | Calculate → |
| 🍎 Apple Cider | 1 gallon | $5 - $10 | Calculate → |
Hot Drinks
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | 12 cups | $3 - $9 | Calculate → |
| 🍫 Hot Chocolate | 12 cups | $6 - $18 | Calculate → |
Party Essentials
| Drink | Amount Needed | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧊 Ice | 12 lbs | $2 - $5 | Calculate → |
Tips for Serving Drinks to 8 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 ~12 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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