How much spirits do I need for 75 guests?

You need 26 bottles of spirits for 75 guests at a new year's eve party. This provides 380 total servings with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

How much spirits per person for a new year's eve party?

Plan for 5.1 servings of spirits per person at a new year's eve party. This accounts for the fact that not everyone drinks alcohol and consumption naturally slows as the event progresses.

How many servings are in a bottle of spirits?

One bottle of spirits contains 17 servings. For 75 guests, you'll need 26 bottles to provide 380 total servings.

What percentage of guests will drink spirits at a new year's eve party?

At a new year's eve party with 75 guests, approximately 56 guests (75%) will actively drink. Our formula accounts for this when calculating the 26 bottles you need.

Should I buy extra spirits as a buffer?

Yes! Our calculation of 26 bottles already includes a 15% buffer (3 extra bottles). This ensures you won't run out even if some guests drink more than average. It's always better to have leftovers than to run short.

How long will 26 bottles of spirits last for 75 guests?

26 bottles of spirits will last approximately 5 hours for 75 guests at a new year's eve party. This calculation factors in the natural slowdown of consumption as the event progresses.

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How Much Spirits for a 75 Guest New Year's Eve Party?

You will need approx.

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bottles of spirits

For a 75-guest new year's eve party lasting 5 hours

info 15% buffer included

380

Total servings

5.1

Per person

Buffer bottles

How We Calculated This

Our bartender-tested formula, step by step

Estimate actual drinkers

75 guests × 75% drinking rate

= 56 drinkers

At medium events, about 75% of guests typically drink alcohol.

Calculate base consumption

56 drinkers × 1.5 drinks/hour × 5 hours

= 420 base drinks

Industry standard is 1.5 drinks per person per hour for a 5-hour event.

Apply consumption decay

Adjusted for drinking slowdown over time (decay factor: 3.75)

= 315 adjusted drinks

People drink faster in the first hour and slow down as the event progresses.

Apply new year's eve party modifier

× 1.2 (+20% for spirits)

= 380 spirits servings needed

New Year's Eve Partys typically consume 20% more spirits than average.

Convert to bottles

380 servings ÷ 17 servings per bottle

= 22.4 bottles (raw)

Each bottle of spirits provides 17 servings.

Add 15% buffer & round up

22.4 × 1.15 = 25.8, rounded up

= 26 bottles

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out is worse than having leftovers!

✓ Why trust this formula?

Based on industry standards and refined by bartenders with 30+ years of experience. We factor in consumption decay (people drink less as events progress) and real-world drinking percentages.

📊 Quick Reference: Spirits by Guest Count

Guests	Spirits Needed	Total Servings
25 guests	9 bottles	127 servings
50 guests	18 bottles	253 servings
75 guests (you)	26 bottles	380 servings
100 guests	35 bottles	507 servings
150 guests	52 bottles	760 servings
200 guests	70 bottles	1013 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for new year's eve party.

The Essentials

🥃 26 bottles Spirits

127 liters Mixers (soda, tonic, juice) (Variety is key)

112 lbs Ice (~2 lbs per person)

112 glasses Cocktail glasses (2 per drinker) Buy

48 pieces Garnishes (limes, lemons)

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The Host's Secret

Editorial Curation

ATMOSPHERE

"70% of champagne is consumed between 11:30pm and 12:15am - time your chilling."

Pro Tip #1

PREPARATION

"Have champagne COLD and ready to pour at 11:55pm."

Pro Tip #2

TIMING

"People pace themselves until 10pm then drinking accelerates."

Pro Tip #3

SERVICE

"Late-night parties need designated drivers or Uber - plan ahead."

Pro Tip #4

PRESENTATION

"Noisemakers and party favors should be near the champagne station."

Pro Tip #5

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Buying Guide

This is THE champagne event. Plan 1 bottle per 3-4 guests for the midnight toast, plus additional for cocktails (French 75s, Kir Royale). Have regular bar options for earlier in the evening. Stock more than you think - better to have leftovers than run out at midnight.

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