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Per Person Guide

How Much Rum Per Person?

Quick Answer

Plan for 2 750ml bottles per person for a standard 3-hour event. Adjust based on event duration and your crowd's drinking habits.

Portion Variations

Light drinking (2-hour event)

1.2

750ml bottles per person

Standard (3-hour party)

2

750ml bottles per person

Heavy drinking (game day, long event)

2.8

750ml bottles per person

Calculate for Your Party

3 750ml bottles

for 20 people

Estimated cost: $45 - $105

Quick Reference Table

People Rum Bottles Est. Cost
10 people 2 750ml bottles $30 - $70
20 people 3 750ml bottles $45 - $105
30 people 4 750ml bottles $60 - $140
50 people 6 750ml bottles $90 - $210
75 people 9 750ml bottles $135 - $315
100 people 12 750ml bottles $180 - $420

Serving Tips

  • ✓ Have both white and dark rum for variety
  • ✓ Stock cola, lime juice, and mint for mojitos
  • ✓ Coconut rum is great for fruity drinks
  • ✓ Pre-make simple syrup for cocktails
  • ✓ Fresh lime juice makes a huge difference

About Rum

Essential for tropical cocktails. One bottle makes about 17 mojitos, daiquiris, or rum and cokes.