Offer a short selection that covers your guests' different preferences rather than trying to reproduce an entire cocktail bar menu. Use the options and selection allowance in your actual booking; there is no useful universal number that suits every event.
Make each choice earn its place
Choose drinks from the existing Cocktailhire menu. Look for differences in flavour and style, and include an offered alcohol-free option where needed. Several near-identical choices make the list longer without helping many more guests.
For staff-only hire, extra selections can also mean more ingredients and storage to organise. Keep the agreed menu visible before guests order, and match staffing to the real guest count. If you are unsure which options overlap, settle that before buying the shopping list rather than changing the selection once supplies arrive.
- Use the booking's actual menu options and allowance.
- Choose variety in flavour, not length for its own sake.