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Bar Supply List for 100 Guests
These lists are a guideline. If you are familiar with your guests preferences, you may need to add or delete items from this list.

*Be sure there is a waterproof trash can near the bar. A cardboard box lined with two plastic bags works well for this purpose.


Hard Liquor List for 100 Guests


Hard Liquor (1 liter size) Optional Hard Liquor
2 vodka 1 tequila
2 gin 1 brandy
2 scotch 1 Kahlua
1 bourbon whiskey 1 Baileys
1 scotch whiskey 1 amaretto
1 light rum 1 Grand Marnier
1 cognac


Wine & Beer List for 100 Guests


Wine & Beer
4-6 bottles white wine
1 bottle rose
4-6 bottles red wine
1 case regular beer
1 case lite beer

Soda & Mixer List for 100 Guests


Soda Mixer
1 case Coca Cola or Pepsi 1 small bottle Grenadine
1 case Diet Coca Cola or Pepsi 1 bottle Sweet & Sour mix (more if you plan on serving margaritas)
1 case 7up or Sprite 1 bottle Triple Sec
1/2 case Diet 7up or Sprite 1 bottle Bloody Mary mix
8 bottles tonic   1 small bottle dry vermouth
12 bottles club soda 1 small bottle sweet (red) vermouth
3 bottles ginger ale 2 quarts orange juice
1 case sparkling mineral water 1 quart grapefruit juice
2 quarts cranberry juice
4 pitchers of water
1 small bottle Rose's Lime


Note: 10 ounce bottles or 12 ounce cans are preferable. Plastic one or two liter containers go flat very quickly after being opened.


Garnishes & Ice List for 100 Guests


Garnishes and Supplies Ice
12 limes For 100 guests, you will need approximately 150 pounds. You will need more if you plan to chill your beer and wine on ice or if you will be serving blended drinks such as daiquiris or margaritas. During warm months, increase ice by 25%.
12 lemons
1 jar maraschino cherries
1 jar olives
1 jar onions  
300 cocktail napkins
300 ten ounce tumblers
100 stir sticks or straws