Planning tool
Cocktail Dilution Calculator
Estimate final drink volume, dilution, and ABV after stirring or shaking with ice.
Runs in your browserResult
- Pre-dilution volume
- 3 oz
- Added water
- 0.75 oz
- Final drink volume
- 3.75 oz
- Final ABV
- 21.33%
- Pure alcohol
- 0.8 oz
Ice temperature, size, time, technique, and glassware cause real dilution to vary. Alcohol affects people differently; serve responsibly.
How to use this cocktail dilution calculator
- Enter the spirit volumes and ABV values, then choose a dilution target for stirring or shaking.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this cocktail dilution calculator
The Cocktail Dilution Calculator lets you estimate final drink volume, dilution, and ABV after stirring or shaking with ice. The controls cover only the inputs needed for the result.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
Enter 2 ounces of 40 percent spirit plus the other ingredients, then add a dilution target to estimate final volume and ABV.
Common uses
- → estimate final drink volume, dilution, and ABV after stirring or shaking with ice
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison