Wedding Bar Package: Inventory, Costs & Cocktail Options (2 & 3 Drinks per Person)

Planning the perfect wedding bar doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our comprehensive Wedding Bar Package takes the guesswork out of stocking your event with everything needed for a memorable celebration. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering of 25 or a grand celebration of 500, we've got you covered with precise calculations for both 2 and 3 drinks per person.

Complete Wedding Bar Package Inventory

Our full bar package is designed to accommodate 160 guests for 4.5 hours (plus 1 hour setup time). This comprehensive inventory ensures you have everything needed to craft classic cocktails, serve quality wines and beers, and keep your guests happy throughout the entire celebration.

Beer Selection

Light Beer: Bud Light Bottles

• 24-pack bottles (12oz each)

• Base quantity: 2 cases for 160 guests

• Cost: $19.19 per case = $38.38 total

Premium Beer: Heineken Bottles

• 24-pack bottles (12oz each)

• Base quantity: 2 cases for 160 guests

• Cost: $39.59 per case = $79.18 total

IPA: Lagunitas Bottles

• 12-pack bottles (12oz each)

• Base quantity: 3 cases for 160 guests

• Cost: $23.99 per case = $71.96 total

Wine Selection

White Wine #1: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

• 750ml bottles

• Base quantity: 12 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $20.39 per bottle = $244.66 total

White Wine #2: J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Gris

• 750ml bottles

• Base quantity: 12 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $28.79 per bottle = $345.46 total

Red Wine #1: Byron Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

• 750ml bottles

• Base quantity: 7 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $28.99 per bottle = $202.93 total

Red Wine #2: Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon

• 750ml bottles

• Base quantity: 7 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $22.99 per bottle = $160.93 total

Premium Spirits Collection

Vodka: Tito's

• 1.75L bottles

• Base quantity: 3 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $39.99 per bottle = $119.97 total

Gin: Bombay Sapphire

• 1.75L bottles

• Base quantity: 2 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $40.99 per bottle = $81.98 total

Whiskey: Bulleit

• 1.75L bottles

• Base quantity: 3 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $57.99 per bottle = $173.97 total

Tequila: Casamigos Blanco

• 1.75L bottles

• Base quantity: 3 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $132.99 per bottle = $398.97 total

Rum: Bacardi Superior White

• 1.75L bottles

• Base quantity: 2 bottles for 160 guests

• Cost: $32.39 per bottle = $64.78 total

Essential Mixers & Modifiers

Triple Sec: Cointreau (750ml, 2 bottles) - $87.96 Dry Vermouth: Martini (750ml, 1 bottle) - $22.99 Sweet Vermouth: Martini (750ml, 1 bottle) - $23.99 Sweet & Sour: Finest Call (1L, 3 bottles) - $28.76 Simple Syrup: Cocktail Essentials (375ml, 5 bottles) - $29.95 Grenadine: Rose's (25oz, 1 bottle) - $8.59 Angostura Bitters (4oz, 2 bottles) - $27.38 Lime Juice: ReaLime (15oz, 7 bottles) - $45.19

Juices & Sodas

Grapefruit Juice: Ocean Spray (60oz, 2 bottles) - $15.57 Orange Juice: Ocean Spray (59oz, 3 bottles) - $23.36 Cranberry Juice: Langers (64oz, 4 bottles) - $31.15 Coca Cola (2L, 5 bottles) - $21.45 Diet Coke (2L, 3 bottles) - $12.87 Ginger Ale: Canada Dry (2L, 5 bottles) - $21.45 Soda Water: Canada Dry (1L, 6 bottles) - $14.94 Tonic Water: Schweppes (1L, 3 bottles) - $7.47

Bar Essentials & Garnishes

Cubed Ice: Arctic Glacier (330 lbs) - $161.70 9oz Clear Plastic Tumblers (72ct, 8 packs) - $159.68 Cocktail Napkins (100ct, 6 packs) - $71.88 Stir-Straws: Franmara Sip Straws (100ct, 4 packs) - $23.96 Martini Olives: Main & Geary (2 jars) - $26.98 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (1 jar) - $36.39 Fresh Lemons (6 pieces) - $5.94 Fresh Oranges (6 pieces) - $5.94 Fresh Limes (40 pieces) - $39.60 Crystal Geyser Water (24-pack, 6 cases) - $38.92 Toothpicks: Up&Up (800ct, 1 pack) - $3.79

Party Size Calculator: 2 Drinks vs 3 Drinks Per Person

Base Calculations (160 guests = 100% baseline)

For 25 guests (2 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 0.31

• Event duration: 3-4 hours + 1 hour setup

For 25 guests (3 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 0.47

• Event duration: 4-5 hours + 1 hour setup

For 50 guests (2 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 0.63

• Event duration: 3-4 hours + 1 hour setup

For 50 guests (3 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 0.94

• Event duration: 4-5 hours + 1 hour setup

For 100 guests (2 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 1.25

• Event duration: 4-5 hours + 1 hour setup

For 100 guests (3 drinks per person):

• Multiply all quantities by 1.88

• Event duration: 5-6 hours + 1 hour setup

Continue this pattern for larger parties up to 500 guests

Complete Cocktail Menu Options

With our comprehensive wedding bar package, you can create an impressive array of cocktails to satisfy every guest preference:

Classic Cocktails

Vodka-Based:

• Moscow Mule (Tito's vodka, ginger ale, lime juice)

• Cosmopolitan (vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice)

• Vodka Cranberry (vodka, cranberry juice)

• Vodka Soda (vodka, soda water, lime)

• Greyhound (vodka, grapefruit juice)

Gin-Based:

• Gin & Tonic (Bombay Sapphire, tonic water, lime)

• Tom Collins (gin, simple syrup, lime juice, soda water)

• Gimlet (gin, lime juice, simple syrup)

• Gin Rickey (gin, lime juice, soda water)

Whiskey-Based:

• Whiskey Sour (Bulleit whiskey, sweet & sour, simple syrup)

• Old Fashioned (whiskey, simple syrup, bitters, orange)

• Whiskey Ginger (whiskey, ginger ale)

• Manhattan (whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, cherry)

Tequila-Based:

• Margarita (Casamigos tequila, triple sec, lime juice)

• Tequila Sunrise (tequila, orange juice, grenadine)

• Paloma (tequila, grapefruit juice, soda water, lime)

Rum-Based:

• Rum & Coke (Bacardi rum, Coca Cola, lime)

• Daiquiri (rum, lime juice, simple syrup)

• Dark & Stormy (rum, ginger ale, lime)

Premium Specialty Cocktails

• Martini (gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olives)

• Negroni (gin, sweet vermouth, substitute bitters)

• Bee's Knees (gin, simple syrup, lime juice)

• Whiskey Smash (whiskey, simple syrup, lime, mint if available)

Shot Options

Every great wedding needs great shots! Here's what you can create with your bar package:

Vodka Shots:

• Lemon Drop (vodka, simple syrup, lime juice)

• Cranberry Vodka Shot

Whiskey Shots:

• Whiskey neat or on the rocks

• Pickleback (whiskey with pickle juice if available)

Tequila Shots:

• Classic Tequila Shot (with lime and salt)

• Tequila Sunrise Shot

Rum Shots:

• Rum Shot neat

• Rum & Lime

Mixed Shots:

• Washington Apple (whiskey, cranberry juice)

• Kamikaze (vodka, triple sec, lime juice)

Cost Analysis

Total Package Cost: $3,257.71 (including 9.50% sales tax) Cost Per Guest (160 guests): $20.36 per person Cost Per Drink (2 drinks/person): $10.18 per drink Cost Per Drink (3 drinks/person): $6.79 per drink

Scaling Costs:

• 25 guests: $507-$761 total

• 50 guests: $1,014-$1,521 total

• 100 guests: $2,028-$3,042 total

• 200 guests: $4,056-$6,085 total

Planning Notes

Important Reminders:

• All quantities based on 2-3 drinks per guest

• Add 1 hour setup time to all events

• Adjust quantities upward for longer celebrations

• Ice is essential for all cold cocktails

• Keep extra space in planning for last-minute additions

This comprehensive wedding bar package ensures your celebration has everything needed for an unforgettable experience. The detailed inventory takes the stress out of planning while the extensive cocktail options guarantee something special for every guest.