reference #costing #beverage-grid
This is the master reference for cocktail pour-cost math. Update inputs in the beverage grid in Google Sheets; this article reflects what was current at last sync.
Spirits (per oz)
| Spirit |
$/oz |
750mL |
| Everclear / high-proof neutral |
$0.25 |
$6.34 |
| Vodka (house) |
$0.71 |
$18.01 |
| House Tromba |
$0.72 |
$18.01 |
| London Dry Gin (house) / Beefeater |
$0.87 |
$22.06 |
| Rye Whiskey (house) |
$0.95 |
$24.09 |
| White Rum (house) |
$0.79 |
$20.03 |
| Bourbon (house) |
$1.18 |
$29.92 |
| Mezcal (house) / Hiatus Reposado |
$1.66 |
$42.10 |
| Cognac VS/VSOP |
$1.38 |
$35.00 |
| Blanco Tequila (house) / El Tequileno / Laird's |
$1.10 |
$27.90 |
| Peated Scotch (float) |
$1.38 |
$35.00 |
| Rockey's Liqueur |
$1.38 |
$35.00 |
| Suze |
$1.10 |
$27.90 |
Liqueurs & Modifiers (per oz)
| Liqueur |
$/oz |
750mL |
| Mr Black Coffee Liqueur |
$1.26 |
$31.95 |
| Cointreau |
$1.38 |
$35.00 |
| Green Chartreuse |
$1.77 |
$44.89 |
| Amaro Montenegro |
$1.10 |
$27.90 |
| Sweet Vermouth |
$0.71 |
$18.01 |
| Dry Vermouth |
$0.55 |
$13.95 |
| Aperol |
$0.87 |
$22.06 |
| Velvet Falernum |
$0.87 |
$22.06 |
Juices & Fresh (per oz)
| Juice |
$/oz |
| Fresh Lime Juice |
$0.48 |
| Fresh Lemon Juice |
$0.48 |
| Pineapple Juice |
$0.36 |
| Coconut Water |
$0.12 |
| Cold Brew Concentrate (house) |
$0.20 |
| Oat Milk |
$0.08 |
| Espresso Shot (1 oz) |
$0.25 |
| Egg White |
$0.15 |
Syrups & House Prep (per oz)
| Syrup |
$/oz |
| Cane Syrup (house) |
$0.05 |
| Demerara Syrup (house) |
$0.05 |
| Agave Syrup (house) |
$0.08 |
| Ginger/Honey Syrup |
$0.10 |
| Cinnamon Syrup (house) |
$0.08 |
| Pocket Spice (per use) |
$0.05 |
Mixers (per oz)
| Mixer |
$/oz |
| Tonic Water |
$0.20 |
| Soda Water |
$0.05 |
| Ginger Beer (per pour) |
$0.65 |
Bitters & Accents
| Bitters |
Cost |
| Angostura (2 dashes) |
$0.05 |
| Mole Bitters (per use) |
$0.05 |
| Orange Bitters (1 dash) |
$0.03 |
| Peychaud's (2 dashes) |
$0.04 |
| Cardamom Tincture (2 dashes) |
$0.05 |
| Olive Brine (per use) |
$0.05 |
Garnishes
| Garnish |
Cost |
| 3 Coffee Beans |
$0.05 |
| Lime Wheel |
$0.10 |
| Lemon Wheel / Twist |
$0.08 |
| Orange Peel / Twist |
$0.08 |
| Mint Bouquet |
$0.15 |
| Olives (3) |
$0.25 |
| Luxardo Cherry |
$0.30 |
| Carbonated Grapes |
$0.20 |
| Sugar Half-Rim |
$0.05 |
| Salt Rim |
$0.03 |
| Chili Salt Rim |
$0.05 |
How to use this reference
When a bartender needs to spec a new cocktail or modify an existing one:
- Total the per-oz costs for each ingredient at the pour size used.
- Divide total pour cost by intended menu price → that's pour cost %.
- Lancey target: 15% pour cost. Anything under = good margin. Over = needs reformulation or price up.
Master spreadsheet for live updates: see beverage director.