Quick answer
Track pour cost, menu price, margin, promo fit, and QR menu placement for drinks and beverage specials.
What this template helps you do
Drink menus change quickly: kegs rotate, wine costs move, and cocktails depend on pour discipline. This tracker keeps margin and placement decisions visible.
Best use case
Use it for cocktail menus, wine-by-the-glass lists, coffee drinks, happy hour, and seasonal beverage specials.
Beverage margin worksheet
| Drink | Pour cost | Menu price | Margin note | QR menu action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House margarita | $2.40 | $11.00 | Strong margin | Feature in cocktails |
| Local IPA | $3.10 | $8.00 | Good if keg loss controlled | Add brewery note |
| Pinot grigio glass | $3.80 | $12.00 | Acceptable | Keep by-the-glass |
| Espresso martini | $4.25 | $14.00 | Labor heavy | Use photo to justify price |
| Cold brew tonic | $1.30 | $6.50 | High margin | Promote in afternoon |
Beverage margin review
Review beverage margins
Calculate pour cost
Use bottle, keg, or batch cost divided by realistic servings.
Compare to menu price
Flag drinks that fall below target contribution margin.
Choose placement
Feature profitable drinks that fit the guest occasion and service capacity.
Monitor after edits
Track item views and sales after changing photos, descriptions, or placement.
Margin is not the only bar metric
A drink can have strong margin but slow service. Include prep complexity and bartender feedback before promoting it heavily.
How this connects to your QR menu
Use FlipMenu to add flavor notes, ABV details, photos, and featured placement for drinks. Update rotating taps or specials without reprinting the beverage menu.
Use the worksheet first, then publish the guest-facing result only after the manager review is complete. That keeps the digital menu useful without turning it into an unapproved operations notebook.