It’s True. You can please some of the people some of the time. Trying to determine what styles of liquor to buy make hosting a party difficult, especially if you are expecting a large and diverse group. One way to find out your guests’ preferences is to ask. Pick a few people who are trendsetters and see what variety of alcohol they would like to see at your gathering. An easier trick is to think about the last informal BYOB party you attended. What was everyone drinking? Odds are a poll of th egroup would show that about 50% brought beer, 355 spirits, and 15% wine. It’s said that the Top 5 requests at mose mightspots are 1. Beer, 2. Vodka and tonic, 3. Rum and coke, 4. Rye and ginger ale, and 5. White wine. When trying to estimate what percentage of styles to buy try considering these –

Beer

• 60% Lager Smooth and crisp with a light finish of hops.
• 30% Ale Rich with and obvious malty character.
• 10% Lite Less calories and alower alcohol content.

Wine

• 60% White You’ll find medium dry whites have more versatility since they’re fruity and match with more foods and flavors.
• 40% Red During last few years’ reds has been on an upward growth pattern. Many people are finding a glass of rich, full flavored red wne is a good alternative to beer or a mixed drink.

Spirits

The essential would be rum, vodka, and rye. To complete a well rounded bar add scotch, gin, and tequila. When consdireing cocktails don’t forget the mix (juice, tonic, and soft drinks) and a good supply of ice. It’s always wise to have on hand a corkscrew, bottle opener, and cocktail shaker, shot glass, swizzle sticks, straws, coasters, and ample quantities of glassware