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Drink Calculator

Planning drinks for a party can be stressful. Our calculator accounts for party duration, adults and kids, alcohol preferences, and breaks down exactly how much beer, wine, liquor, kid-friendly juice, soda, and ice to buy.

Guest & Party Details
14

Juice pouches, soda & lemonade

6
3h
Quick toast (1-2h)All-day party (6-8h)

Beer, wine, or cocktails

75%
0% Dry Event100% All Drinking

Total Guests

20

Adult Drinkers

11

Adult Non-Drink

3

Kids

6

Beer Needed

22

cans / bottles

(1 case of 24)

🍺 22 beers • 🍷 3 wine bottles • 🍸 1 liquor bottles
Kids' Drink Station
6 Kids

Juice Boxes / Pouches

13

pouches (~2 packs of 10)

Capri Sun, Apple Juice, or Fruit Punch

Kid Soda / Lemonade

2

2-liter bottles (~7 cups)

Lemonade, Sprite, or Fruit Punch
💡Kid Pro-Tip: Use a permanent marker to write each child's name on their juice pouch or cup to avoid dozens of half-finished abandoned drinks!

🥤 Soda & Mixers

5

2-liter bottles

Cola, Tonic & Seltzer

🧊 Party Ice

26 lbs

~3 bags (10-lb)

Coolers & drink cups

💧 Water

50

bottles (or ~7 gal)

Dispensers or 16oz bottles

💡 Drink Station Pro Tips

  • • Separate Drink Stations: Place kids' juice pouches and soft drinks in a lower cooler or separate station so little ones aren't reaching into coolers with alcohol.
  • • Spill Prevention: Single-serve juice pouches with straws prevent 90% of messy party spills compared to open cups.
  • • Chill Early: Chill all beer, wine, juice boxes, and sodas at least 2–3 hours before guests arrive to avoid rapid ice melt.
  • • Mocktail Options: Keep flavored seltzers, cranberry juice, and fresh lime wedges handy for non-drinking adult guests and designated drivers.