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Cocktail Dilution & Serving ABV Calculator

Calculate final serving ABV and water volume added through melting ice across different bartending techniques.

INPUT WORKBENCH

INSTANT SCALE
Drink Ingredients & Technique

Client-side calculation. Your bar measurements stay private on your device.

BATCH SPECIFICATION

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Enter inputs to calculate.

Calculations computed with exact volumetric and ABV precision.

THE FORMULA

Classic Architecture & Ratios

Final ABV % = Total Pure Alcohol Volume / (Initial Volume + Melted Ice Water) × 100

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BARTENDING ADVICE

Freezer & Temperature Dynamics

Shaken (~33%), Stirred (~22%), Crushed Ice (~42%), Built (~18%).

Always pre-chill glassware in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before pouring. Cold glass preserves silky viscosity and slow temperature rise.