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How Much Wine is Needed for Dinner?
Before the Party gets Started.
It is important to know that one drink is equal to 1.5 ounces of liquor, 5 ounces of wine or one 12 ounce beer. It is even more important to make sure all of your guests have planned for a safe drive home. Know who the designated drivers will be and serve them accordingly. Always provide non-alcoholic selections for the designated drivers and abstainers, such as non-alcoholic punch, mocktails, sodas, teas, and coffees. If you are planning to serve alcoholic punch, use a non-carbonated base, such as fruit juice. The body absorbs alcohol faster when drinks are mixed with carbonated beverages and sparkling wines.
Provide Sufficient Food.
Serve plenty of high-protein and carbohydrate foods such as meats, veggies, cheeses, light dips, nuts and breads throughout the party to avoid guests drinking on an empty stomach. Avoid salty, sweet, or greasy snacks, as guests will become thirstier. Instead of having an open bar, serve drinks yourself or designate a bartender. Guests usually drink more if they can serve themselves. Keep a shot glass or jigger handy, as good measurement makes all the difference for that “perfect” drink. Guessing can lead to excessive consumption.
Never Serve Guests to the Point of Intoxication.
Close the bar and stop serving alcoholic beverages at least an hour before the party is over. Serve bottled water, juice, tea, coffee, and enticing desserts. Remember, however, that drinking coffee does not make you sober.
Don’t Drink too Much Yourself.
As the host you can stay ahead of any problem that might arise when you can think clearly and act quickly. Be prepared to arrange rides for intoxicated guests with sober drivers or a taxi service. Have cash and telephone numbers for taxi services on hand.
Remember, planning ahead will help minimize risks, keep your entertaining fun and safe, and help you and your guests have a great time!
Basic Party Bar List.
There are six or seven basic liquor products that you should have for the bar. They include white Rum (optional – amber Rum), Vodka, Gin, Canadian Whisky, Tequila and a Scotch or Bourbon or both. Vodka has become a party favorite so you may want to keep extra on hand.
The following is also recommended:
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Keep plenty of club soda, cola, diet cola, ginger ale, lemon-lime, tonic and juices like orange, cranberry, tomato, and pineapple on hand. Allow about a quart of mixer for every 3 persons.
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Keep a garbage can handy, but out of sight – maybe even under the bar (table).
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Leave a towel or cloth near the table or discreetly on the table so guests can wipe their hands or any minor spills.
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Cut the fruit garnishes ahead of time (not too early – an hour before would be ideal).
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If you are serving a punch you may wish to set this up at another table as the combination of the large punch bowl and glassware takes up a lot of space.
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Print off a couple of recipes from Eagle liquors and Fine Wines' website and place them on the table to help spark your guest’s imagination.
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Ensure that you have at least one or two measuring glasses for your guests to use to properly and responsibly pour drinks.
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Have plenty of ice ready. You can never have too much ice!
When the calculation in the tables below leaves less than a full drink, the fractional difference is ignored.
Highballs, Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
(1.5 oz.
Liquor Servings)
