Cocktail hour checklist: 30, 60, 90 minutes

TL;DR

How to plan a cocktail hour based on its length and guest count.

30 minutes — Welcome drink

1 signature drink + 2 classics. Pace of 2.5 minutes per cocktail. 1 bartender per 50 guests.

2 signatures + 4 classics. Requires 2 bartenders per 100 guests.

Table 2 — Drinks menu by duration
Duration	Signature	Classic	Notes
30 min	1	2	Pace ~2.5 min/cocktail
60 min	2	4	—
90 min	3	6	Add a mocktail option

3 signatures + 6 classics + a mocktail option. 2-3 bartenders + a supervisor per 150-220 guests.

Note: alcoholic drinks are served only to guests aged 18 and over; please drink responsibly and never drive after drinking.

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