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Party drink calculator

Plan the drinks, skip the guesswork

Tell us about your event. We'll build the menu maths, combine overlapping ingredients and write your shopping list.

40total servings
30cocktails
10alcohol-free

Drink menu

Smart overlap: Lime juice, Fresh mint, Club soda are shared across your drinks, so you buy them once.

Shopping list

Spirits, wine & beer

  • TequilaFor Margarita1 × 750 ml bottle2 cups (17 oz) needed
  • VodkaFor Moscow Mule1 × 750 ml bottle15 ¼ oz needed
  • White rumFor Mojito1 × 750 ml bottle15 ¼ oz needed
  • Triple secFor Margarita1 × 750 ml bottle6 ¾ oz needed

Mixers

  • Club sodaFor Mojito, Virgin Mojito, Sparkling Citrus Cooler7 cups (56 oz)
  • Ginger beerFor Moscow Mule5 cups (41 oz)

Juices

  • Lime juiceFor Margarita, Moscow Mule, Mojito, Virgin Mojito, Sparkling Citrus Cooler2 ¾ cups (23 oz)≈ 23 limes
  • Grapefruit juiceFor Sparkling Citrus Cooler10 ¼ oz
  • Orange juiceFor Sparkling Citrus Cooler10 ¼ oz

Syrups & sweeteners

  • Simple syrupFor Virgin Mojito3 ½ oz

Fresh & dairy

  • Fresh mintFor Mojito, Virgin Mojito60 sprigs, 40 leaves

Bitters & pantry

  • SugarFor Mojito20 tsp

Garnishes & citrus

  • Lime slice20 slices
  • Lime wheel15 slices
  • Mint sprig25 sprigs
  • Orange slice5 slices
  • Salt rim (half)as needed

Total citrus to buy: 30 limes, 1 orange (juice + garnish)

Ice

18 lb

≈ 2 × 10 lb bags. Estimate for serving and chilling; add more on hot days or for coolers.

Estimated cost

We don't show prices until we have verified local pricing data — check your store for current costs.

Hosting gear

  • Ice bucket & tongsKeeps ice handy and clean at the drinks table.
  • PitcherFor batching a round of drinks before guests arrive.
  • Punch bowl & ladleLets guests serve themselves from a big batch.
  • Drink dispenserA spigot jar that's easy for guests and keeps big batches cold.

Host responsibly

  • Serve food and keep water and alcohol-free drinks easy to reach all night.
  • Use a jigger — measured pours keep drinks consistent and predictable.
  • Line up rides home, rideshare or a place to stay. Never let a guest drive impaired.
  • Only serve guests of legal drinking age, and stop serving anyone who's had enough.