Food-business tools
Pour Cost Calculator
Work out the true cost of every drink and price it for profit. Enter the bottle cost and size, your pour size and target pour cost, and get cost per drink, pour cost percentage and a suggested menu price. Free, no signup, nothing stored.
Last reviewed June 2026
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First we find the liquor cost of one pour: bottle cost × (pour ÷ bottle size), converting units as needed. Add any garnish or mixer cost to get the cost per drink. Divide that by your target pour cost percentage to get a suggested price — or enter your own menu price to see your actual pour cost, profit per drink and margin.
Frequently asked questions
Estimates for planning and pricing only. Confirm pour sizes and costs against your own bar's standards.