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The Liquor Bottle Cost Calculator helps bar owners, restaurant managers, and beverage professionals calculate the cost per pour of alcoholic beverages. This is essential for pricing drinks, managing inventory, and maximizing profitability.
The calculator uses the following formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how many servings (pours) are in a bottle and divides the total bottle cost by the number of servings to determine the cost per pour.
Details: Accurate cost calculation is crucial for setting appropriate drink prices, controlling inventory costs, maximizing profit margins, and making informed purchasing decisions in the beverage industry.
Tips: Enter the purchase price in dollars, total bottle volume in milliliters, and standard pour size in milliliters. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: Why calculate cost per pour?
A: Calculating cost per pour helps establish appropriate pricing, manage inventory effectively, and ensure profitability for each drink served.
Q2: What is a standard pour size?
A: Standard pour sizes vary by establishment and drink type, but common sizes are 30ml (1oz) for spirits, 150ml (5oz) for wine, and 350-475ml (12-16oz) for beer.
Q3: Should I include other costs?
A: While this calculator shows the base liquor cost, professional pricing should also factor in mixers, garnishes, labor, glassware, and overhead expenses.
Q4: How does bottle size affect cost?
A: Larger bottles often have a lower cost per milliliter, but the standard pour size remains the same, resulting in a lower cost per pour.
Q5: What about spillage and waste?
A: For more accurate costing, many establishments add a small percentage (2-5%) to account for spillage, over-pouring, and other waste factors.