Scale Cocktail Recipes for Any Party Size
Scale cocktail recipes from single serving to pitcher or punch bowl. Precise measurements for batching.
Indian Context
Whisky soda (India #1 drink): 60ml whisky + 120ml soda। For 20 guests: 2 bottles whisky + 10L soda। One 750ml bottle: 12 pegs। Beer: 2-3 bottles/person (3h party)। Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, Johnnie Walker: popular in India।
Planning
50% whisky, 30% beer, 20% other। Non-drinkers: 20-30% (higher in Indian gatherings)। Soft drinks/mocktails mandatory — Thums Up, Limca, Sprite।
The single biggest mistake in batch cocktails: not accounting for dilution. A single cocktail gets 15-25% water from shaking/stirring with ice. When batching, add 15-20% water to the pre-mix to replicate this dilution. Without it, batch cocktails taste too strong and unbalanced.
