Margarita Calculator
Written by Mustapha B. 路 Updated August 13, 2026
Set your servings for a perfectly balanced batch margarita.
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A classic margarita is built on a simple, balanced template: 2 parts tequila, 1 part fresh lime juice, and 1 part orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau. In ounces that is often 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime, and 1 oz orange liqueur per drink, shaken with ice and served with or without a salted rim. This calculator scales that recipe to your exact number of servings, so you get the precise ounces of each ingredient without guesswork.
If you like a slightly less sweet, more citrus-forward drink, try 2 oz tequila to 1 oz lime and 3/4 oz liqueur. A useful tip for parties is to always use fresh-squeezed lime rather than bottled mix; it keeps the flavor bright even as the batch grows. Enter your guest count, and the tool returns a clear shopping-friendly breakdown for one glass or a whole pitcher.
Cocktail Calculator, reference
| Cocktail | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Margarita | 2 oz tequila 路 0.75 oz triple sec 路 1 oz lime juice |
| Old Fashioned | 2 oz bourbon 路 0.25 oz simple syrup 路 2 dashes bitters |
| Mojito | 2 oz white rum 路 1 oz lime juice 路 2 tsp sugar 路 2 oz soda water |
| Cosmopolitan | 1.5 oz vodka 路 1 oz triple sec 路 1 oz cranberry 路 0.5 oz lime juice |
| Negroni | 1 oz gin 路 1 oz campari 路 1 oz sweet vermouth |
Tips
- Amounts are per drink, multiply up for a batch or pitcher.
- Batch in advance and chill; add any sparkling/soda just before serving.
- A 750 ml bottle holds about 25 oz, or roughly 17 standard 1.5 oz pours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ratio for a classic margarita?
The traditional ratio is 2:1:1, meaning two parts tequila to one part fresh lime juice to one part orange liqueur. Adjust the liqueur down to 3/4 part for a tarter drink.
How much tequila is in one margarita?
A standard single margarita uses about 2 ounces of tequila. The calculator multiplies that by your number of servings so you know exactly how much to buy.