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How Much Juice for a Party?

Quick answer: plan on 1 gallons per guest for a standard 3-hour party. That usually means 1 gallon for 10 guests and 4 gallons for 50 guests.

Great for kids and as mixers. Orange, apple, and cranberry are most popular. One gallon = 16 cups.

2 gallons

for 20 people

Estimated cost: $8 - $16

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Quick Reference: Juice for Common Party Sizes

People Juice Gallons Needed Est. Cost

Juice Tips for Your Party

  • ✓ Orange juice for mimosas and screwdrivers
  • ✓ Apple juice is kid-favorite
  • ✓ Cranberry juice for vodka cranberries
  • ✓ Keep refrigerated
  • ✓ Offer small cups for kids to prevent waste

Frequently Asked Questions

How much juice per person?

On average, plan for 1 gallons per person for a 3-hour event. Adjust up for longer events or heavy drinkers.

How many gallons for 20 people?

For 20 people, you need approximately 2 gallons. This assumes a standard 3-hour event with moderate drinking.

What's the cost of juice for a party?

Juice typically costs $4-$8 per gallon. For 20 people, expect to spend $8 - $16.