Batching Tool

Cocktail Batch Calculator

Scale house cocktails for service, parties, pop-ups, or events. Choose a classic recipe or build your own, set dilution and waste buffer, and get exact ingredient totals in ounces, milliliters, liters, cups, and bottle counts.

Best for
Bars, events, and home batching
Units
oz · ml · L · cups · bottles
Formula
Recipe × servings + dilution + waste

Calculator Inputs

Use a built-in recipe or switch to custom mode to enter your own ingredients.

Controls water added to simulate stirred or shaken service 18%
Extra volume for spillage, tasting, and overpours 3%

Ingredients

Amounts are per single serving and entered in ounces.

Batch Summary

Your totals update automatically as you change servings, target volume, dilution, waste, or ingredients.

Base spirit + modifier volume
Added dilution
Waste buffer
Final batch volume
Ready to calculate

Ingredient Totals

Bottle counts are approximate and rounded up so you do not run short.

Notes

Dilution varies by recipe and service style. Spirit-forward stirred cocktails often land around 15% to 25% dilution, while shaken citrus drinks can be higher depending on batching method and whether fresh juice is added ahead of time. For citrus-heavy drinks, many bars batch the alcohol and sweeteners first, then add fresh juice closer to service.