Selecting the right adult beverages for your wedding, bridal shower, or party can create the perfect party for your guests. With so many options on the shelves of your local liquor store, it can be tricky to perfectly curate the drink selection. Here are some basic tips to find the right drinks for your event and keep your guests satisfied. 

How to Choose the Right Alcohol for Your Party

1. Consider What Type of Bar You Want

Depending on the size of your event, you may choose a full bar or just beer and wine. For many wedding receptions, couples will opt for a full bar with wine, liquor, rum, and whiskey. This gives guests more flexibility to drink what they like. During smaller, more casual events, you might opt to serve just beer and wine. 

2. Match Drinks to the Season

Summer is all about freshness, so for warm weather events, choose clear liquors and light drinks. You will also want to buy more white wine than red during these events. In colder months, you will likely see a jump in red wine and dark liquor consumption. Just as guests’ moods change with the seasons, so do their drink preferences. 

3. Know Your Budget

How much of your wedding or event budget are you allocating for liquor? While top-shelf bottles are not appropriate for every budget, you can still find delicious options for the right price. Talk to your local liquor store about your budget and decide which labels will be best or your event. 

4. Choose a Signature Drink

By creating a short signature drink menu for your event, you can have more control over what your guests choose to drink. Since there is a high chance that they will try these fun cocktails, you can stock up on those supplies and serve mixers and wine as additional choices. 

5. Know Your Guest List

Demographics play a huge role in drink choices. If your guests are mostly young, they may be more likely to gravitate toward local wine and interesting cocktails. Older guests are generally more likely to stick to the classics. After considering this age breakdown and the general preferences of your friends and family, liquor store specialists can help you make educated guesses as to which drinks will be most popular.

For events big and small, Evergreen Liquor Store in Kalispell, MT, wants to be your go-to liquor supplier. With over 30 years of experience in the Kalispell community, they have an impressive stock of quality liquor, and wine to suit every taste. For more information on their selection, visit their Facebook page, or call (406) 755-1408.