Calcolatore Diluizione Cocktail — Formula

How to Calculate Cocktail Dilution

Formula

Water Added = Initial Volume x Dilution %

Final Volume = Initial Volume x (1 + Dilution %)

Final ABV = Initial ABV x Initial Volume / Final Volume

Dilution Percentages

  • Built/poured (no ice mixing): 5-15%. Ice melts slowly in the glass.
  • Stirred (30-45 seconds with ice): 20-30%. Chills efficiently with moderate dilution.
  • Shaken (10-15 seconds with ice): 30-40%. Introduces air and chills rapidly.

    • Dilution is essential to a balanced cocktail. It softens the alcohol burn and integrates flavors. Under-diluted cocktails taste harsh; over-diluted ones taste watery.

    Esempio Risolto

    A stirred 4 oz cocktail with 30% ABV.

    1. Water added = 4 x 0.25 = 1 oz
    2. Final volume = 4 x 1.25 = 5 oz
    3. Final ABV = 30 x 4 / 5 = 24%
    4. The cocktail is 5 oz at 24% ABV after stirring.