The only bar option our venue offers is a consumption bar. We're expecting ~150 guests for probably a 5 hour reception. I'm incredibly nervous about the bar tab - because I know my friends + guests & we can all put down a good amount of alcohol. 😆
I'm considering having 3 signature cocktails & deciding on a set amount for each ahead of time so they can be premixed to avoid holding up the bar. My question is about the cost associated with doing it this way. Should premixed signature drinks cost as much as a standard mixed drink at the consumption bar, or do you think they would be less expensive because it requires significantly less time from the bartender?
Obviously I know it will depend on the drinks we chose & the cost of the ingredients for them!
My venue is charging me $8 for every liquor drink.
If 1 gallon of premixed cocktails is ~22 servings, would you expect the venue to charge me $176 (22 x $8) for the batch signature drinks, or would you expect it to be less [say, like $132 (22 x $6) because the bartender isn't having to make each cocktail individually?
Would love to hear others thoughts / experiences with this!
