You’ve seen the movies. Two guys kill a handle in one night. Lies. Pure Hollywood magic. Realistically, a handle is meant for multiple occasions. Unless you’s a college sophomore named Chad. Chad, we know you’re out there. Please hydrate.
If you do the math for a typical long weekend: three parties, each with six people, you’ll burn through a handle in about two to three nights. That’s if you’re generous. If you’re stingy, it might last a whole month. Stingy is okay. Stingy means you have mixers left.
But What About Mixers and Ice?
Here’s a pro tip: shots aren’t always straight. If you’re making cocktails, a handle goes fast. Each drink might use 1.5 or 2 ounces. So a handle makes about 30 mixed drinks. Now you’re a bartender. Congratulations.
Liquor Bottle Sizes: Shots, Ounces, and Conversions
And don’t forget the ice. Ice takes up space in the cup. That means less booze per drink. So your handle actually stretches further if you cram the glass full of ice cubes. Ice is your friend. Your cheap, helpful friend.
Also, if you’re making punch? Forget it. The handle is just the base. You’ll need another one by midnight. That’s a real party. Or a cry for help. Either way, cheers.
