This is a question I get asked quite a bit. What and how much do you buy when planning a cocktail party?

You don’t want to run out of anything, but you don’t want to be stuck with 6 bottles of cinnamon schnapps either. Hopefully our little guide will help you out when planning your next party. Plan for each guest to have 4 drinks over the course of an evening. The four drinks might be wine, beer, liquor or a non-alcoholic beverage (soda, coffee, bottled water). To plan the right amount of drinks use this formula.

Number of guests x 4 drinks (50 guests x 4 drinks = 200 drinks).

Pretty simple, right? The key is knowing your guests and getting the right combination of drinks. Click here for the complete party check list.