Your First Cocktail

The fastest way to feel what PourCost does is to build a real drink. Pick something simple. A Margarita, an Old Fashioned, a Daiquiri. You need three or four ingredients in inventory before the recipe screen will mean anything.

Step one: stock the bar

1. Open Bar Inventory and tap the plus button.
2. Search the catalog for the spirits and modifiers you need. The catalog autofills size, brand, and a starter cost so you're not typing.
3. Adjust the cost to what you actually pay your distributor. The cost per ounce updates as you type.

Step two: build the recipe

1. Open Cocktails and tap the plus button.
2. Name it, then add each ingredient with its pour size. The default spirit pour is 1.5oz. Adjust if your spec calls for more or less.
3. Watch the pour cost hero at the top. As you add ingredients, the cost climbs and the suggested price climbs with it.

Step three: read the result

The hero shows three numbers: cost per drink, your current pour cost percentage, and the suggested menu price that hits your target. The capsule bar underneath glows green when you're in tier and shifts warm when you're over.