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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.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This cocktail abv reference table shows the cocktail ABV for a range of spirit volume values, assuming a spirit abv of 4% and a total drink volume of 200 ml. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Cocktail ABV Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Spirit volumeCocktail ABV
13 ml2.6%
25 ml5.0%
38 ml7.6%
50 ml10.0%
75 ml15.0%
100 ml20.0%
150 ml30.0%
250 ml50.0%
350 ml70.0%
500 ml100.0%

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your spirit volume and read across to the cocktail ABV. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Cocktail ABV Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Cocktail ABV Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Cocktail ABV Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common spirit volume values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Cocktail ABV Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.