Bar Pour Cost Calculator
Bar Pour Cost
Calculate your bar pour cost percentage for cocktails, beer, and wine by comparing the cost of ingredients to the selling price for each drink.
Formula
Cost Per Drink = (Bottle Cost / Servings Per Bottle) + Mixer Cost; Pour Cost % = (Cost Per Drink / Selling Price) x 100; Profit Per Drink = Selling Price - Cost Per Drink
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good pour cost percentage?
A healthy bar pour cost is typically 18 to 24 percent. Liquor pours average 18 to 20 percent, draft beer 20 to 24 percent, bottled beer 24 to 28 percent, and wine 30 to 35 percent.
How do I reduce bar pour cost?
Use measured pourers or jiggers, implement strict inventory tracking, train bartenders on recipes, reduce over-pouring, minimize spillage and waste, and renegotiate supplier pricing.
How many servings are in a standard liquor bottle?
A standard 750ml bottle contains about 17 servings at 1.5 ounces each. A liter bottle yields approximately 22 servings at the same pour size.
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