Scale a single-serving cocktail recipe up to a large batch for a party.
Batching cocktails simply means multiplying each ingredient in a single-serving recipe by the number of servings you need - this calculator does that math and converts the spirit total into standard bottle sizes.
Total Ingredient = Amount per Drink × Number of Servings
A 2 oz spirit + 4 oz mixer recipe for 20 servings needs 40 oz (about 1.18 bottles) of spirit and 80 oz of mixer.
Please drink responsibly and never serve alcohol to minors.
It multiplies each ingredient in a single-serving recipe by the number of servings you want, keeping the ratios between ingredients identical.
Batching saves time at parties and ensures every drink tastes consistent, since you're not repeating manual measurements over and over.
Yes — traditionally shaken or stirred cocktails get dilution from ice; when batching ahead, many recipes add a percentage of water upfront to mimic that dilution since the batch won't be individually shaken.