Not sure much alcohol will be had at an afternoon gathering (esp one before superbowl) so I’d focus on having a lot of seltzer and soda, and have on hand a few bottles of a red and a white, and some beer, but not expect to go through much of it. If you want specifics, I’d suggest inexpensive easily drinkable ones like Apothic Red, Oyster Bay Sav Blanc, and Harpoon IPA.

I'd get one case of a plain-ish lager (like a heinekin or a corona) and one case of an IPA. 3 bottles of champagne + OJ for mimosas, plus maybe a red or two on hand?

In my social circles, folks would also bring drinks to a party.

I’d pick a specialty mixed drink and go with that. Strawberry Margarita, raspberry martini, sangria with fancy fruit. Etc. also beer/wine

That's tough. Do you drink yourself? So if you had extras, would they be used?

I'd do a couple bottles each of red, white and champagne. One cab, one Pinot noir, one Sauv blanc, one Chardonnay, one champagne, one prosecco. Walk down the aisles at total wine and pick something the staff members recommend. I'd get a couple six packs of beer, a local beer like D.C. Brau and modelo, which is popular. Maybe a six of seltzer or cider.

Hosting an afternoon family party with 12 families and youngish kids before the Super Bowl (so not a Super Bowl party). About 22 adults. What drinks would you have? I’d appreciate specifics (brand of a beer / specific wines etc) and quantity.

Party is 2 hours long - last year I hosted same group but in morning (930-1130) and we went through 4 bottles of champagne for mimosas and a ton of coffee.