DxD 2025 Shopping List

Event Details

Event: Death by Drowning (DxD) 2025
Date: November 1, 2025
Guests: 30 people
Duration: 4 hours (8:00 PM - Midnight)
Estimated Drinks per Guest: 2.5 drinks
Total Drinks Needed: ~75 drinks

Drink Distribution Strategy

Based on the menu, we’ll prepare:

Harvest Punch: 3 batches (36 servings) - Main offering
Little Death: 15 servings
The ShowGhoul: 12 servings
Dracula’s Blood: 12 servings
Beer: 30 bottles (1 per guest as option)

Total: 105 drink servings (3.5 per guest with buffer)

Shopping List by Category

🥃 Spirits & Liqueurs

Item	Quantity	Size	Notes
Tequila (for Little Death)	2 bottles	750ml	Need 30 oz total
Caramel Vodka (for ShowGhoul)	1 bottle	750ml	Need 18 oz total
Vodka (for Harvest Punch)	1 bottle	750ml	Need 3 cups (24 oz) total
White Rum (for Dracula’s Blood)	1 bottle	750ml	Need 24 oz total
Peach Schnapps (for Dracula’s Blood)	1 bottle	375ml	Need 9 oz total

Spirits Subtotal: 6 bottles

🍷 Wine & Beer

Item	Quantity	Size	Notes
Prosecco (for ShowGhoul & Punch)	6 bottles	750ml	3 for punch, 3 for ShowGhoul
Modelo Especial	12 bottles	12 oz	Mexican Lager
Pacifico	12 bottles	12 oz	Mexican Lager
Dos Equis	6 bottles	12 oz	Mexican Amber Lager

Wine & Beer Subtotal: 36 bottles/cans

🧃 Mixers & Juices

Item	Quantity	Size	Notes
Apple Cider	2 gallons	1 gal	1.5 gallons for punch + buffer
Pear Juice	1 bottle	64 oz	Need 24 oz for ShowGhoul
Black Cherry Juice	1 bottle	64 oz	Need 36 oz for Dracula’s Blood
Lime Juice (fresh)	20 limes	-	For Little Death (15 oz needed)
Ginger Beer	6 cans	12 oz	Need 72 oz for punch

Mixers Subtotal: 2 gallons + 2 bottles + 20 limes + 6 cans

🍯 Syrups & Sweeteners

Item	Quantity	Size	Notes
Prickly Pear Syrup	1 bottle	375ml	Need 15 oz for Little Death
Grenadine	1 bottle	12 oz	Need 8 tsp for Dracula’s Blood
Cinnamon Sugar	1 container	16 oz	For punch glass rims

Syrups Subtotal: 3 items

🍎 Fresh Produce

Item	Quantity	Notes
Apples	10 apples	9 for punch (3 batches), 1 buffer
Oranges	7 oranges	6 for punch (3 batches), 1 buffer
Limes	20 limes	For Little Death + garnishes
Cinnamon Sticks	24 sticks	8 per punch batch

Produce Subtotal: 37 pieces + cinnamon sticks

🎨 Garnishes & Decorations

Item	Quantity	Notes
Edible Glitter (gold/silver)	1 jar	For ShowGhoul shimmer effect
Black Food Coloring	1 bottle	For Little Death
Lime Wheels	-	Cut from fresh limes
Tajín Seasoning	1 bottle	Optional for beer rims

Garnishes Subtotal: 4 items

🧊 Ice & Essentials

Item	Quantity	Notes
Ice (cubed)	40 lbs	For drinks + punch bowls
Cocktail Napkins (purple/green)	2 packs	Halloween theme colors
Straws (purple/green)	1 pack	Optional, theme colors
Toothpicks	1 box	For garnishes

Essentials Subtotal: 40 lbs ice + party supplies

Equipment Needed

Glassware

Rocks Glasses: 15 (for Little Death)
Highball Glasses: 24 (for ShowGhoul & Dracula’s Blood)
Punch Bowls: 3 large bowls
Punch Cups: 40 cups
Beer Glasses/Mugs: 15 (optional)

Bar Tools

Cocktail Shakers: 2-3
Jiggers: 2
Bar Spoons: 3
Strainers: 2
Muddlers: 1
Citrus Juicer: 1
Cutting Board & Knife: For fruit prep
Punch Ladles: 3

Cost Estimate

Budget Breakdown (Approximate)

Category	Estimated Cost
Spirits & Liqueurs	$120 - $150
Wine & Beer	$80 - $100
Mixers & Juices	$30 - $40
Syrups & Sweeteners	$25 - $35
Fresh Produce	$20 - $30
Garnishes & Decorations	$15 - $25
Ice & Party Supplies	$20 - $30
TOTAL	$310 - $410

Per Guest Cost: ~$10.33 - $13.67

Preparation Timeline

2 Days Before (Oct 30)

Purchase all non-perishable items (spirits, syrups, decorations)
Purchase beer and wine (chill immediately)
Order ice for delivery or plan pickup

1 Day Before (Oct 31)

Purchase fresh produce (apples, oranges, limes)
Purchase mixers and juices
Chill all Prosecco, beer, and mixers
Prepare cinnamon sugar for rims

Day of Event (Nov 1)

Morning:

Pick up ice
Slice apples and oranges for punch
Juice limes for Little Death
Set up bar area with all supplies

2 Hours Before (6:00 PM):

Prepare first batch of Harvest Punch
Set up garnish station
Arrange glassware
Stock ice buckets

1 Hour Before (7:00 PM):

Prepare second batch of Harvest Punch
Pre-measure spirits for individual cocktails
Final bar setup check

During Event:

Prepare third batch of Harvest Punch as needed
Make individual cocktails to order
Replenish ice and garnishes
Monitor beer stock

Storage Requirements

Refrigeration Needed

6 bottles Prosecco
30 bottles/cans beer
2 gallons apple cider
2 bottles juice (pear, cherry)
Fresh produce (apples, oranges, limes)

Total Fridge Space: ~3 cubic feet

Freezer Space

Ice storage: 40 lbs
Pre-chill glasses (optional)

Dry Storage

Spirits (6 bottles)
Syrups (3 bottles)
Garnishes and decorations
Party supplies

Notes & Tips

Batch Preparation

Harvest Punch is the star - make it look beautiful with floating fruit
Prepare punch in 3 separate bowls to keep it fresh throughout the night
Each batch serves 12, perfect for rotating fresh batches

Individual Cocktails

Pre-measure spirits in small containers for faster service
Set up a “cocktail station” for guests who want to watch/help
Keep garnishes visible and attractive

Beer Service

Keep beer in ice buckets or coolers
Offer Tajín rims for Modelo (Michelada-style)
Have bottle openers readily available

Theme Integration

Use purple and green lighting
Purple/green cocktail napkins and straws
Consider dry ice for spooky effect in punch bowls (food-safe only!)
Label each drink with Halloween-themed cards

Backup Plan

Have extra mixers on hand
Keep backup spirits in case of high consumption
Extra ice is always better than running out
Have non-alcoholic options (extra apple cider, ginger beer)

Quick Reference Card

For 30 Guests:

3 batches Harvest Punch (main offering)
15 Little Death cocktails
12 ShowGhoul cocktails
12 Dracula’s Blood cocktails
30 beers (mixed selection)
40 lbs ice
Fresh garnishes for all

Total Budget: $310-$410 ($10-$14 per guest)

Prep Time: 3-4 hours total (spread over 2 days)

Service Time: 4 hours (8 PM - Midnight)