ABV, Dilution & Standard Drinks Calculator
What it is
A practical calculator built to quantify cocktail strength with more precision and less guesswork. Enter recipe specs, ingredient strengths, method, and dilution to get final ABV, proof, pure alcohol, and standard drinks per serve, with a clean A4 Spec Sheet and an optional Menu Log for review.
What it solves
Strength is not a feeling. Dilution, ice, and small spec edits can change ABV a lot. This toolkit makes strength measurable so menus stay balanced, batching stays reliable, and specs stay consistent. It helps turn strength into a measurable control point before drinks reach the guest, not after inconsistency shows up in service.
Why teams use this calculator
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Measure ABV before and after dilution in one repeatable workflow
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Use method based dilution estimates, with manual override when you have real measurements
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Convert to standard drinks using US, UK, AU NZ, Canada, or a custom system
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Catch missing or inconsistent inputs with built in QA checks
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Review menu strength distribution with the optional Menu Log
Best for: bar teams, managers, and consultants who need measurable ABV, dilution control, and standard drinks per serve.
Not for: buyers looking for a full menu strategy service instead of a structured calculation toolkit.
Select a package
Compare the options below before choosing the right fit.
Packages and turnaround
Starter
(Instant download)
You receive the ABV Calculator file. You input ingredients and pours for 1 cocktail, select unit system (ml or oz), method and ice. The file calculates ABV pre and post dilution, ethanol grams, standard drinks, strength band, plus QC warnings. Includes a print ready Spec Sheet and an optional Menu Log.
A ready to use calculator for one cocktail. Best for buyers who want a fast, practical ABV check with a repeatable workflow they can use immediately.
Standard
(2 days delivery)
I configure the file for your venue and validate your inputs. I set your preferred standard drink system (US, AU, UK, or custom grams), unit system, strength bands, and I review your dilution assumptions (method and ice). I also clean and align your Ingredient Library ABV values so results are consistent.
Best for venues that want cleaner setup, validated assumptions, and more consistent results without doing the full configuration alone.
Advanced
(4 days delivery)
Full done for you service. You send up to 10 cocktail or mocktail recipes with pour amounts, method, and ice. I run the calculations, deliver a separate filled file per drink, a consolidated Menu Log summary, and print ready Spec Sheets you can export to PDF.
Advanced requires: ingredient list and recipes with pour amounts, plus method and ice per drink.
Best for operators who want faster implementation, cleaner outputs, and a more hands on done for you workflow across multiple drinks.
What’s inside
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Single cocktail ABV calculator with ml or oz unit system
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Dilution model based on method plus ice, with optional manual override
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ABV pre and ABV post dilution with final volume output
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Ethanol grams and standard drinks with selectable system (US, AU, UK, or custom)
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Strength band based on adjustable thresholds
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QC warnings and QA checks to catch missing inputs, mixed units, or unrealistic overrides
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Ingredient Library to manage ABV values consistently
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Spec Sheet (Print or PDF) for clean output
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Menu Log (optional) to save results across drinks
License & Support
This toolkit is licensed for internal use by a single user or business. It is designed to be practical, ready to use, and easy to adapt within your own operation, but it may not be resold, redistributed, shared outside your business, or repackaged for resale. If you need help with setup, formulas, or functionality, support is available for reasonable usage-related questions. Any genuine technical issue will be reviewed and corrected where applicable.
Delivery format
This toolkit is delivered as a single ZIP download. Inside the ZIP you will find:
• Excel master workbook (.xlsx)
• Google Sheets import file (.xlsx)
• README import checklist (step by step)
• PDF User Guide (Quick Start + workflow notes)
After purchase, you receive a clear ZIP download with the calculator file, import file, checklist, and guide, so setup feels straightforward from the start.
Built from practical bar workflows, menu analysis, and training experience.