FAQ's (frequently asked questions) About Alcohol Requirements

1. How many glasses in a bottle of ‘champagne’ or wine?
A bottle of sparkling wine or any other wine holds 6 glasses of 125 ml each.

2. How do you accommodate different tastes in ‘champagne’?
Generally speaking, young adults and women tend to enjoy the semi-sweet variety, so for an average order, the ration of semi-sweet to dry should be around 4 to 1.

3. How do you split the ratio between red and white wines?
Refer to the party planner below - but in general, the ratio (guided by the host) could be roughly as follows: 4 semi-sweet, 2 dry and 1 red.

4. How many glasses in a bottle of ‘spirits’?
Using an optic (tot measure), a bottle should yield 30 tots, but as these are often hand-poured, it is safer to base your estimate on 25.

5. How many glasses in a bottle of liqueur?
You should be able to pour approximately 15 drinks from a 750ml bottle. (The recognized measure for liqueurs is 50 ml.)

6. What is the ratio for Buck’s Fizz (champagne and orange juice)?
Usually 60% orange juice and 40% sparkling wine, depending on taste.
7. How much wine should I allow for a cheese-and-wine function?
Half a bottle of wine per person is usually recommended, depending on the duration of the event.
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