A Simple Guide to Spirits

To ensure that the cocktail well doesn’t run dry mid-party, plan on two drinks per person for the first couple hours and then one drink per person per hour as the celebration continues. A standard-sized 750 ml bottle yields approximately 17 servings (of 1½ oz. per drink). So, once the RSVP list is finalized, calculate how many bottles you’ll need to keep the occasion a spirited one. To save time, mix cocktails ahead of time and pour into a pretty glass pitcher. Add ice to individual glasses as guests arrive. And, don’t forget the essentials: a shaker, strainer, ice and fun glassware!