Costing and pricing
Costing tells you what each drink costs to make; pricing turns that cost into a menu price that keeps your margin. These guides show the math on real specs.
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- Bar costing for every cocktail, to the milliliterWork out what every cocktail costs to make, line by line, with house syrups, garnish and prep time included.Complete guide · 11 min · By Sarah Dawn Mars
- How drink pricing works at a barLearn how to price drinks based on ingredient costs, what they earn per serve and what nearby bars charge.Guide · 9 min
- What is a good pour cost?Calculate pour cost for one drink or your whole bar, set a target and understand what's driving it up.Guide · 8 min