What alcohol should I provide for my wedding or event?

BEER, WINE, & SPIRITS GUIDE

Planning Reference

These inventory suggestions are designed to assist you in planning your private event or wedding bar, helping you align your drink selection with your specific preferences and budget. These selections balance national favorites with celebrated Texas brands to ensure your guests are well taken care of.

🍺 THE STANDARD SELECTION

Perfect for casual celebrations, backyard gatherings, and budget-conscious events.

Beer & Seltzers

• Domestics: Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, Miller Lite

• Texas Heritage: Shiner Bock

• Imports: Modelo Especial, Dos Equis Lager

• Hard Seltzers: White Claw (Variety Pack), Truly (Berry Mix)

Wine Selection

• White: Pinot Grigio (Cavicchioli or Ruffino)

• Red: Cabernet Sauvignon (Apothic Red, J. Lohr, Robert Mondavi)

• Sparkling: Andre, Cook’s Brut, Provetto, Wycliff

Spirits & Liquors

• Tequila: Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Hornitos Plata

• Vodka: Smirnoff, Svedka

• Bourbon/Whiskey: Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Jack Daniels

• Rum: Bacardi Superior, Castillo Silver

• Gin: Seagram’s

• Liqueur: DeKuyper Triple Sec, Kahlua

🍷 THE UPGRADE SELECTION

Our most popular option. Perfect for traditional weddings, corporate mixers, and milestone parties.

Beer & Seltzers

• Domestics/Imports: Corona Extra, Stella Artois, Deep Ellum IPA

• Craft: Blue Moon Belgian White

• Hard Seltzers: High Noon (Variety Pack)

• Texas Favorite: Lone River Ranch Water (Original or Spicy)

Wine Selection

• White: Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay

• White: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 

• Red: Meiomi Pinot Noir 

• Red: Josh Cabernet Sauvignon 

• Sparkling: La Marca Prosecco, Korbel Brut

Spirits & Liquors

• Tequila: Espolòn Blanco or Reposado

• Vodka: Tito’s Handmade Vodka (Austin, TX) or Deep Eddy, Western Son’s

• Bourbon/Whiskey: Maker’s Mark, Bulleit

• Rum: Captain Morgan Spiced, Malibu Coconut, Flor de Cana 4 Extra Seco (Light), Sailor Jerry, Flor De Cana 7 (Dark)

• Gin: Tanqueray, Beefeater

• Liqueur: Carolans Irish Cream, Naranja, Premium Triple Sec (Drillaud or Mr Stacks), DiSoronna Amaretto, Midori, Campari, Aperol, Campari

🥃 THE PREMIUM SELECTION

Designed for luxury weddings, formal galas, and VIP corporate activations.

Beer & Seltzers

• Texas Craft: Karbach Love Street Blonde, Saint Arnold Art Car IPA, Deep Ellum Dallas Blonde, Guinness

• Cider: Austin Eastciders Original Dry Cider

• Premium Seltzers: Nütrl Vodka Seltzer, The Long Drink

• Local Craft Seltzer: ShotGun Spiked Seltzer (Austin, TX)

Wine Selection

• White: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

• White: La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 

• Red: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 

• Red: The Prisoner Red Blend

• Sparkling: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

• Sparkling: Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut

Spirits & Liquors

• Tequila: Don Julio Blanco or Reposado, Casamigos Blanco, Patron Silver, Lalo

• Vodka: Grey Goose, Ketel One, Chopin

• Bourbon/Whiskey: Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, TX Blend Whiskey, Balcones Distillery, Garrison Brothers

• Rum: Plantation 3 Stars (Light), Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva (Dark)

• Gin: Hendrick's,  Bombay Sapphire

• Liqueur: Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Bailey’s Irish Cream, St Germain, Chambord, Chartreuse 

✨ FEATURED CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Personalize your event with 1–2 specialty cocktails. We provide the ingredients and expert preparation for these client favorites:

• The Ranch Water: Tequila, Topo Chico, fresh lime juice, Tajín rim.

• Classic Old Fashioned: Bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar cube, orange peel, luxardo cherry.

• Moscow Mule: Vodka, spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice, served in a copper mug.
  

Don't see your favorite? Our website lists some other suggestions or  - Let’s build a custom recipe together. Please let us know your preferences so we can adjust shopping lists to include the necessary ingredients and garnishes.

🍋 BAR SERVICE PACKAGES

Standard Bar

• Mixers: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Tonic Water

• Juices: Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice

• Garnishes: Fresh Lemons, Fresh Limes

Premium Bar (All Standard Items +)

• Premium Mixers: Ginger Beer (for Mules), Margarita Mix, Olive Juice, Sweet & Sour

• Texas Essentials: Topo Chico or Mineragua Sparkling Mineral Water, Grapefruit Soda (for Palomas)

• Expanded Garnishes: Jalapeno Slices, Cocktail Cherries, Olives, Coarse Margarita Salt, Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Optional: Alcohol Concierge Service

Need help managing the logistics? We offer an Alcohol Concierge service to streamline your event planning. We will handle the creation of your custom shopping list based on your guest count and preferences, and coordinate the order so you can pay the local liquor retailer directly. You retain 100% ownership of your inventory while we manage the planning and execution, taking the stress out of your bar preparations. Please let us know if you would like to upgrade your booking with this service.

📊 THE DRINK CALCULATOR CHART

Use these estimates to plan your purchase based on a standard 4-hour event with an average drinking crowd (approx. 2  drinks per guest for the first hour and 1 drink per guest per hour for remaining).

👥 50 Guests (Approx. 275-300 Drinks Total)

• Beer & Seltzers: 4–5 cases (96–120 cans/bottles)

• Wine: 12-14 bottles (750ml)

• Liquor: 6-7 bottles (750ml)

• Champagne Toast (Optional): 8–10 bottles

👥 100 Guests (Approx. 550-600 Drinks Total)

• Beer & Seltzers: 8-10 cases (192–240 cans/bottles)

• Wine: 24-28 bottles (750ml)

• Liquor: 12-14 bottles (750ml)

• Champagne Toast (Optional): 16–20 bottles

👥 150 Guests (Approx. 825-900 Drinks Total)

• Beer & Seltzers: 12–15 cases (288–360 cans/bottles)

• Wine: 36 - 42 bottles (750ml)

• Liquor: 18–21 bottles (750ml)

• Champagne Toast (Optional): 24–28 bottles

👥 200 Guests (Approx. 1100-1200 Drinks Total)

• Beer & Seltzers: 16–22 cases (384-528 cans/bottles)

• Wine: 48–52 bottles (750ml)

• Liquor: 24–28 bottles (750ml)

• Champagne Toast (Optional): 34–36 bottles

📋 TEXAS PLANNING TIPS FOR CLIENTS

• The Texas Palate: Texas event crowds drink significantly more Tequila than the national average. Ranch Waters (Tequila, Topo Chico, lime) and Margaritas are always the top-requested drinks.

• Local Pride: When in doubt, choosing Texas-born brands like Tito's, Deep Eddy, Shiner, and TX Whiskey always guarantees a positive response from local guests.

• Adjusting for Texas Crowds: For Texas parties, adjust the standard formula to 40% Beer/Seltzer, 20% Wine, and 40% Liquor due to heavy Tequila and Vodka consumption.

• Pro-Tip on Math: These estimates account for average consumption. We always recommend adding a 10% "buffer" to your liquor and beer totals to ensure the bar never runs dry during the final hour of your event. If your guest list leans heavily toward a specific crowd (e.g., "The Tequila Group"), let us know, and we will adjust your shopping list accordingly.

• Liquor Bottle Yield: A standard 750ml bottle yields about 16 drinks (using a standard 1.5 oz pour). A 1.75L "handle" yields about 39 drinks.

• Wine Bottle Yield: A standard 750ml bottle yields exactly 5 glasses of wine.