How To Buy Alcohol For a Party

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from rsansivero and more videos in the General Holidays & Parties category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Alcohol can be the most expensive party supply item. Follow these guidelines so you won’t run out or spend more than necessary. To complete this How-To you will need: A plan A head count A budget A calculator Step 1: Decide what kind of party you’ll be throwing. You’ll need less alcohol for a lunch party than for a cocktail or dinner party. Warning: Don’t drink unless you’re of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive. Step 2: Make a guest list. Who and how many you invite will determine what types of alcohol and how much to buy. Step 3: Decide how much alcohol to serve. As a rule of thumb, allow two drinks per guest for the first hour of your party, and one drink per guest for each additional hour. Tip: Most people will have two or three drinks at a party in the evening. If you allow four drinks per guest, you should have more than enough. Step 4: Plan to buy a combination of beer, wine, and liquor. Provide a variety of liquors, such as scotch, vodka, and gin, plus the appropriate mixers. Tip: A guideline for a large party is 50 percent beer, 25 percent wine, and 25 percent liquor. Step 5: Figure out …
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