How is pour cost percentage calculated for a bar?

Pour cost percentage equals bottle cost multiplied by the pour volume in milliliters (using 29.5735 ml per US fluid ounce), divided by total bottle volume in milliliters, then divided by the drink menu price and multiplied by 100. Most independent bars target 18% to 24% pour cost.

How many 1.5 oz pours are in a 750 ml liquor bottle?

A standard 750 ml liquor bottle holds 25.36 US fluid ounces, which yields 16.907 standard 1.5 fl oz pours (or 25.36 single 1.0 fl oz shots) before spillage.

Gin pour cost — Food Cost Calculator

POUR COST

$1.89

POUR COST %

15.1%

SUGGESTED PRICE

$8.59

THE POUR:

Menu $ Target % Garnish $

Bottle $24 · 750ml → unit $0.95/oz

Used

LINE COST $1.89

Bars run about 18–24% pour cost. Default target is 20%.

Pour cost

A 2 oz gin pour from a 750 ml bottle is about 12 drinks. Put tonic on the garnish line if you cost it.