The no-stress host
Plan the bar. Enjoy the party.
Choose the drinks and guest count. We’ll calculate bottles, fresh produce, ice and a realistic prep timeline.
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The no-stress host
Choose the drinks and guest count. We’ll calculate bottles, fresh produce, ice and a realistic prep timeline.
Guests
How thirsty?
Most-made cocktails — search or tap a spirit for all 416
How many of each
24 drinks total
Mojito
Aperol SpritzGlass sizes
Bigger glasses use more of everything — the list scales to match.
12 guests · 4 hours · starts 19:00 · 24 drinks total
🍾 Bottle shop
You need ~720 ml total (a bottle is ~12 double pours).
You need ~1.1 L total (a bottle is ~12 double pours).
You need ~720 ml total (a bottle is ~12 double pours).
🥤 Mixers & juice
Buy them cold and keep them in the fridge — warm mixer kills a drink.
🍋 Produce
Look for perky leaves. Store stems-down in a glass of water like flowers.
12 for juice (~360 ml) plus 2 extra for wedges and garnish.
🧂 Pantry
A normal 1 kg bag is more than enough.
🧊 Don’t forget
Roughly 1–1.5 lb (0.6 kg) per guest. Buy bagged — never rely on your freezer’s ice tray.
17:00(2h before)
Squeeze the citrus
~360 ml lime juice (12 limes). Roll fruit hard on the counter first — you’ll get far more juice. Store covered in the fridge; it’s at its best within about 4 hours.
17:30(1h 30m before)
Prep the garnishes
cut lime/lemon wedges and slices for garnish; rinse the mint and pick the nice sprigs. Cover with a damp paper towel so nothing dries out.
18:00(1h before)
Chill everything, set up the bar
Mixers and bubbles into the fridge. Set out glasses, tools, napkins and a bin for spent ice. Put this plan where you can see it.
18:30(30m before)
Get the ice in place
6.8 kg into a cooler or big bowl. Keep a scoop or mug next to it — hands melt ice.
18:45(15m before)
Make one of each cocktail as a test run
You have 2 recipes on the menu — a practice round now means you pour with confidence later. Quality control never tasted so good.
19:00
Party starts — you’re ready 🎉
Make the first round as guests walk in; people copy what they see.