? about decanters

If you were a guest ordering an add on that included a soft drink/iced tea/lemonade what amount would you expect for 2 people? I can order decanters in 3 different sizes: 8 oz, 17 oz and 33 oz.
Observation has shown, when the drinks are provided in the 38 oz bottles they are sold in, a lot is left behind. (This is a really nice Italian lemonade in a glass bottle.) I want to put the drinks into pretty, stoppered bottles instead. I think they might be more appreciated. Plus, then I can make my own iced tea or lemonade.
I know 8 oz is too small, providing 2 of them. No one buys anything in 8 oz containers.
Do you think the slightly larger 17 oz is ok, or should I just get the big one? (The big one will not fit in the guest fridge, but they could get ice if they saved them for another day.)

The 3 most common individual portions I see for many drinks (soda, beer, water), seems to be 12 oz and 16/20 oz cans & bottles.
So, taking a cue from the beverage makers, 17 oz. seems a nice compromise.
In either hot weather or for guests going to do any kind of sport (hike, bike, golf, tennis, etc.), I would assume there is more need for liquid, so maybe have a few 33 oz available...

These are in an add on. Not to take away for hiking, etc. So the guest will get what is provided, not be able to 'get another one' if they finish this off.

To attempt to ensure they KNOW it is not a take-away decanter, perhaps IF it will fit in the guest fridge this way - 17 oz decanter on a tray with 2 wine goblets or pretty glasses no larger than 8 oz glasses.

gillumhouse said:

To attempt to ensure they KNOW it is not a take-away decanter, perhaps IF it will fit in the guest fridge this way - 17 oz decanter on a tray with 2 wine goblets or pretty glasses no larger than 8 oz glasses..

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gillumhouse said:

To attempt to ensure they KNOW it is not a take-away decanter, perhaps IF it will fit in the guest fridge this way - 17 oz decanter on a tray with 2 wine goblets or pretty glasses no larger than 8 oz glasses.

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Which is why I'm looking at a case of 10. ;-)
They haven't gone off with the crystal dishes, yet, so I'm hoping the bottles stay put! In case they don't, I'll have extras. (I'm a bottle fanatic. I might walk off with it.)

My thoughts too, Kathleen. Was thinking some guest would rinse out the pretty decanter and think they could take it home. I don't know why I'm thinking this way. Maybe because I had guests continually take my blueberry pottery mugs as though they were take away cups. How many times did I go outside with the cardboard take away cups (with lids) to pour their coffee into and retrieve my mugs? But, no, they did not want to buy the mugs. They 'forgot' they were carrying 16 ounce size pottery mugs with handles after checking out.
naughty!
But I am off the track. It will probably be fine. I'd love for you to charge $$ and give them the biggest size but not if it doesn't fit in their fridge and not if it's going to be wasted. So the mid size.

I know you want an add on, but we simply keep a pitcher of homemade lemonade with fresh mint (or perhaps some berries) in our dining room mini fridge, paper cups available... not very costly and much appreciated.

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money

I always go for overabundance. It's perceived as value and I never want guests to think we're 'skimpy' on anything. I would go for the bigger one with a beautiful presentation.

I don't think it's just lemonade - it's part of a package ..... I always had lemonade or wine or something for all. But this would be a special add on with other things just for them.

EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money.

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EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money

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It's part of an add on. I was looking for ways to present a nice beverage with the cheese tray. Rather than, 'here's a bottle of Lipton's Iced Tea'. Sometimes I can't find the Italian lemonade that I love.

Morticia said:

These are in an add on. Not to take away for hiking, etc. So the guest will get what is provided, not be able to 'get another one' if they finish this off..

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17 oz size is a good size. Larger but not to large. Will there be waste also probably ....

EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money.

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Agreed. A pitcher of lemonade soothes the Savage PITAS.

OK, peeps! We say guests don't read... I am not setting up a lemonade stand in the dining room and trying to sell lemonade drinks to the guests.
If you were a guest ordering an add on that included a soft drink/iced tea/lemonade what amount would you expect for 2 people?
It INCLUDES a drink. It is not JUST a drink.

seashanty said:

I don't think it's just lemonade - it's part of a package ..... I always had lemonade or wine or something for all. But this would be a special add on with other things just for them..

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seashanty said:

I don't think it's just lemonade - it's part of a package ..... I always had lemonade or wine or something for all. But this would be a special add on with other things just for them.

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Thank you.

Morticia said:

EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money.

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EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money

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It's part of an add on. I was looking for ways to present a nice beverage with the cheese tray. Rather than, 'here's a bottle of Lipton's Iced Tea'. Sometimes I can't find the Italian lemonade that I love.
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oh ok, i understand. can you do brandy or wine, sparkling cider? i always put those little mini splits with my cheese and fruit trays.

EmptyNest said:

Morticia said:

EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money.

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EmptyNest said:

honestly, i dont know why you want to bother? do you really think guests will pay for a decanter of lemonade? that is something i just provided in a pitcher on the sideboard. you have such pita guests, i cant help but forsee some issues. i would save my money

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It's part of an add on. I was looking for ways to present a nice beverage with the cheese tray. Rather than, 'here's a bottle of Lipton's Iced Tea'. Sometimes I can't find the Italian lemonade that I love.
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oh ok, i understand. can you do brandy or wine, sparkling cider? i always put those little mini splits with my cheese and fruit trays.
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EmptyNest said:

oh ok, i understand. can you do brandy or wine, sparkling cider? i always put those little mini splits with my cheese and fruit trays.

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No alcohol, but I can do sparkling cider. That's an idea, too. I will say that NO ONE opens the bottle of sparkling cider when I put it out as such with the flowers and chocolates. If I had it in a different bottle, they might try it. If it didn't go bad, I'd still be using the same bottle of sparkling cider from 2011.

Breakfast Diva said:

I always go for overabundance. It's perceived as value and I never want guests to think we're 'skimpy' on anything. I would go for the bigger one with a beautiful presentation..

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Breakfast Diva said:

I always go for overabundance. It's perceived as value and I never want guests to think we're 'skimpy' on anything. I would go for the bigger one with a beautiful presentation.

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I think I asked a few years ago about the amount of cheese to put on a tray. It turns out we were providing over a pound of different cheeses, plus about 30-40 crackers, chocolates, salami, nuts, 1/2 pound of fruit. And the drink. I'm considering less drink because it seems to get thrown out. (Maybe the guests are planning ahead and bringing their own wine. I hadn't thought of that.)
I thought if it was homemade it might go over better.
What else looks good on a cheese tray? I bought a few new trays because I was running short between the cheese tray and the birthday cakes!

Momma Smurf said:

I know you want an add on, but we simply keep a pitcher of homemade lemonade with fresh mint (or perhaps some berries) in our dining room mini fridge, paper cups available... not very costly and much appreciated..

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Momma Smurf said:

I know you want an add on, but we simply keep a pitcher of homemade lemonade with fresh mint (or perhaps some berries) in our dining room mini fridge, paper cups available... not very costly and much appreciated.

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Where do you find the time to make lemonade? By check-in I am still behind a towering pile of laundry!

Morticia said:

Breakfast Diva said:

I always go for overabundance. It's perceived as value and I never want guests to think we're 'skimpy' on anything. I would go for the bigger one with a beautiful presentation..

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Breakfast Diva said:

I always go for overabundance. It's perceived as value and I never want guests to think we're 'skimpy' on anything. I would go for the bigger one with a beautiful presentation.

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I think I asked a few years ago about the amount of cheese to put on a tray. It turns out we were providing over a pound of different cheeses, plus about 30-40 crackers, chocolates, salami, nuts, 1/2 pound of fruit. And the drink. I'm considering less drink because it seems to get thrown out. (Maybe the guests are planning ahead and bringing their own wine. I hadn't thought of that.)
I thought if it was homemade it might go over better.
What else looks good on a cheese tray? I bought a few new trays because I was running short between the cheese tray and the birthday cakes!
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A few fancy petite fours maybe. Cut back on the cheese a bit, ham/cheese roll-ups to go with the salami and crackers. Maybe small biscuits - on the order of the cheese biscuits they serve at Red Lobster but not as greasy.