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Cocktail Ratio Builder
Scale cocktail recipes to any batch size with dilution for stirred or shaken drinks. Includes IBA official Negroni, Daiquiri, Margarita, and more.
This works right here on your device — nothing gets sent out.
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Cocktail Ratio Builder
Single-serving recipe
Scale to a batch
Batch result
- Total batch volume
- Water added (dilution)
- ≈ 750ml bottles
How it works
- Start from a classic IBA recipe or build a custom one by adding ingredient rows with an amount and unit.
- Choose whether to scale by number of servings or by a target total volume (useful for filling a specific bottle).
- Pick a dilution level — stirred (~20%) and shaken (~25%) are commonly cited ranges for ice-melt water, or set a custom percentage, or none.
- Review the scaled amount for each ingredient, the total batch volume, how much water that includes, and an estimated bottle count.
FAQ
Where do the classic recipe ratios come from?
The Negroni, Daiquiri, Margarita, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Manhattan presets use the International Bartenders Association (IBA) official measures — the closest thing the industry has to a standard reference.
What does the dilution percentage mean?
It's the water from melting ice, expressed as a share of the final drink's total volume — not a percentage added on top. Stirred drinks typically dilute to around 20%, shaken drinks to around 25%, though both vary with technique and ice.
Should I scale by servings or by target volume?
Use servings when you know how many drinks you're making — a party of 12, for example. Use target volume when you're filling a specific container, like a 1-liter bottle for a batched cocktail.
Why does a bigger batch need water added?
A single stirred or shaken drink gets its dilution from the ice in the glass or shaker. When you batch a cocktail ahead of time without shaking or stirring each glass individually, you add that same water directly so the batch tastes the way the drink is meant to.
Can I build my own recipe instead of using a preset?
Yes — choose "Custom recipe," then add, edit, or remove ingredient rows with any name, amount, and unit (oz, ml, cl, tsp, tbsp, or dash).
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Menubly Cocktail Recipe Calculator | BatchSheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom recipe builder with multiple units | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scale by servings or by target volume | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dilution presets for stirred vs. shaken | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in classic recipes (IBA measures) | Yes | Not shown | Some built-in recipes |
| No account required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
For scaling a classic cocktail without typing in its ratio from memory, the built-in IBA presets save the lookup step that most calculators leave to you.