Planning an Outdoor Party for 60 People, Heavy Drinkers at a Summer Party?

Outdoor Summer Party for 60 Heavy Drinking People – Bartending 101

 

 

I already presented a basic “how to stock for private parties” article, which covers dealing with average sized parties of between 30 and 40 guests. It also dealt with hosts, how much to charge, how to appear more professional, and includes a link to download a spreadsheet I made that will help you instantly calculate nice rough estimates you can use as talking points while consulting with clients live over the phone.

 

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

60 Thirsty People

 

120 lbs of COLD ICE

 

LIQUOR

 

5 Liters Scotch

5 liters Rum

5 Liters Whiskey

5 Liters Gin

2 Liters Rum

2 Liters Bourbon

1 Liter Dry Vermouth

2 Liters of Sweet Vermouth

 

WINE

 

1 Jug Burgundy (more if Sangria is being served)

2 Jugs White Wine

 

SODAS

 

6-8 Liters Club Soda

12 Liters Coke

6 Liters 7-UP

8 Liters Tonic Water

4 Liters Ginger Ale

 

JUICE MIXERS

 

1 Gallon of Orange Juice

1/2 Gallon of Grapefruit Juice

1 Gallon of Cranberry Juice

1 Pitcher for Water

 

PARTY PUNCH BOWL

 

1 1/2 Gallons of Hawaiian Punch

1 Liter of Rum

1 Liter of Vodka

Prepare a block of ice for the punch.

 

NOTE: If you need to make a block in a hurry, fill your container with ice cubes, then pour water over it — again, a little at a time. But each layer will freeze in 30 minutes or less, and you’ll have a block in about 6 hours (or less, depending on how thick you want it).

 

GARNISHES

 

10 Limes

4 Jars Maraschino Cherries

1-2 Jars Cocktail Onions

8 Lemons

1-2 Jars Olives

6 Oranges

8 Lemons

 

BEER

 

5 Cases

 

BAR SETUP ITEMS

 

360 Sip Stix (a box of 1,000)

Tooth Picks (Start at 120)

Cocktail Napkins (Start at 120)

Plastic Cups (Start at 200)