Cocktail ABV Table: Cocktail ABV by Spirit volume
Reference table of cocktail ABV for Cocktail ABV across a range of spirit volume values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Cocktail ABV Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Cocktail ABV
10.0%
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Cocktail ABV Calculator
The Cocktail ABV Calculator works out your cocktail abv in an instant. Enter spirit volume, spirit abv and total drink volume and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the spirit volume.
- Enter the spirit abv.
- Enter the total drink volume.
- Read off your cocktail abv — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Cocktail ABV Calculator uses the formula:
Cocktail ABV = Spirit volume × Spirit ABV ÷ Total drink volume
Worked example
For example, with spirit volume of 50 ml, spirit abv of 4% and total drink volume of 200 ml, the cocktail abv is 10.0%.
| Spirit volume | 50 ml |
|---|---|
| Spirit ABV | 4% |
| Total drink volume | 200 ml |
| Cocktail ABV | 10.0% |
|---|
Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Key terms explained
- Volume
- The amount of three-dimensional space an object occupies, measured in cubic units.
Frequently asked questions
Multiply the spirit volume by its ABV and divide by the total drink volume. 50 ml of 40% spirit in a 200 ml drink is 10% ABV.
Alcohol by volume is the percentage of the drink that is pure alcohol. Higher ABV means a stronger drink.
Add the alcohol from each spirit (volume × ABV) and divide by the total volume. This tool handles a single spirit at a time.
Melting ice and mixers increase the total volume, lowering the ABV. Enter the final served volume for the most accurate figure.
Enter the spirit volume. Enter the spirit abv. Enter the total drink volume. Read off your cocktail abv — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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