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Pour cost, keg yield, par levels, happy hour and bottle service, each with a verdict. 6 free tools, every formula shown, CAD before GST/HST.

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Cocktail Pour Cost Calculator

Bottle cost, pour size, garnish, and target pour cost in. Cost per drink, menu price, and margin out.

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What you pay per bottle, after case discounts.

oz

750 ml = 25.4 oz. 1 L = 33.8 oz.

oz

Standard is 1.5 oz. Doubles are 3 oz.

Other ingredients (cost per drink)

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$
$

Citrus wheel, cherry, herb sprig.

%

Bars usually run 18-24% on cocktails.

$

Blank = use the recommended price.

How this is calculated

Spirit cost = (bottle cost ÷ bottle oz) × pour oz.

Cost per drink = spirit cost + other ingredients + garnish.

Recommended price = cost per drink ÷ target pour cost %.

Pour cost % = cost per drink ÷ menu price. Green when at or under target.

Prices are before GST/HST. Add tax on top of the price shown, never inside your margin. Estimates, not advice.

Verdict

This drink makes money

Recommended menu price$10.34

Pour cost 20.0% — under your 20% target.

Cost per drink
$2.07
Spirit share
$1.42
Pour cost %
20.0%
Gross margin %
80.0%
Conservative yearly leak$0

Cents over target on this drink, at 600 a month, halved. Zero means it is priced right.

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