Classic Cocktail ABV & Calories
| Cocktail | ABV | Calories | Standard Pour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margarita | ~25% | ~170 | 2 oz tequila + 1 oz triple sec + 1 oz lime |
| Martini | ~30% | ~160 | 2.5 oz gin + 0.5 oz vermouth |
| Old Fashioned | ~32% | ~155 | 2 oz whiskey + sugar + bitters |
| Mojito | ~12% | ~170 | 2 oz rum + soda + sugar + lime |
| Cosmopolitan | ~22% | ~150 | 1.5 oz vodka + 1 oz triple sec + cranberry |
The Ultimate Cocktail ABV Calculator: Know Your Drink Strength
Don’t guess your drink’s strength. Our Cocktail ABV Calculator gives exact alcohol by volume, calories, and total alcohol content. Perfect for bartenders, party planners, dieters, and responsible drinking.
Why ABV Matters
Standard drinks contain ~14g alcohol. But cocktails vary wildly:
- Martini: 30%+ ABV → 2 drinks in one
- Mojito: 10–12% ABV → lighter
- Ice dilution: Lowers ABV by 20–30%
How to Use the Cocktail ABV Calculator
- Add Ingredients: Name, amount (oz), ABV %
- Toggle Ice: Simulates dilution
- Enter Servings: Scale for batch
- Get Results: ABV, calories, total alcohol
Example: 2 oz vodka (40%) + 4 oz juice → 13.3% ABV, 160 cal
ABV Formula
ABV = (Total Alcohol Volume) / (Total Drink Volume) × 100
Alcohol Volume = (Ingredient oz × ABV%) / 100
Calories = (Alcohol oz × 7) + (Non-alcohol cal)
Common Spirit ABVs
- Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila: 40%
- Whiskey, Brandy: 40–50%
- Liqueurs: 15–30%
- Wine: 12–15%
- Beer: 4–6%
Low-ABV Cocktails
- Spritz: 1 oz Aperol + 3 oz Prosecco + soda → ~8%
- Shandy: Beer + lemonade → ~2–3%
- Sherry Cobbler: Sherry + fruit + soda → ~10%
Batch Cocktails for Parties
- Pre-mix base, add ice/soda at serving
- 1 bottle (750ml) 40% spirit = 10 standard drinks
- Plan 2 drinks per guest first hour, 1 per hour after
- Offer mocktails (0% ABV)
Calories in Cocktails
| Ingredient | Calories/oz |
|---|---|
| Pure Alcohol | 7 cal/g (~97 cal/oz) |
| Sugar Syrup | ~60 cal/oz |
| Juice | ~12–15 cal/oz |
| Soda | 0 cal |
Responsible Drinking
- Standard drink = 0.6 oz pure alcohol
- Women: ≤1 drink/day, Men: ≤2
- Wait 1 hour per drink before driving
- Hydrate: 1 water per cocktail
Pro Bartender Tips
- Measure with jigger (1.5 oz = standard)
- Shake with ice = ~20% dilution
- Stirred = less dilution
- Label batch ABV clearly
Mocktail Version
Set alcohol ABV to 0%. Example: Virgin Mojito = 0% ABV, 80 cal.
Pair with Other Tools
Need ratios? Use our Cocktail Ratio Mixer. Pairing wine? Try Wine Pairing Calculator.
Conclusion
Know exactly what’s in your glass. Use our Cocktail ABV Calculator to craft balanced, safe, and delicious drinks. Explore more in our Cooking Calculators section.