Zero Proof Mocktail ABV Checker
Non-alcoholic spirits are rarely truly 0% and a recipe with several "dry" ingredients can quietly add up. List every ingredient's real ABV to see your drink's true alcohol content. Nothing uploaded.
Final Drink ABV
Informational only, not medical advice. Trace alcohol amounts may still matter for pregnancy, recovery, religious observance, or other personal reasons - check labels and consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Understanding zero-proof spirits, ABV blending, and trace alcohol
How ABV is calculated in blended drinks
ABV (alcohol by volume) in a blended drink is a weighted average: if you mix 50ml of a 1% ABV ingredient with 150ml of 0% ABV juice, the final drink has 0.25% ABV (50ml * 1% plus 150ml * 0% divided by 200ml total). This calculator sums the alcohol content from each ingredient and divides by total volume to get the final ABV. For example, kombucha typically contains 1-2% ABV due to fermentation, while non-alcoholic spirits are designed to have only 0.5% ABV or less. Mixing small amounts of trace-alcohol ingredients into large volumes of juice dramatically dilutes the alcohol, which is why a mocktail with light ingredients can remain "alcohol-free" even with a small amount of kombucha added.
Zero-proof standards and trace alcohol
Regulatory definitions vary: the US FDA considers anything below 0.5% ABV as "alcohol-free," while international standards like EU labeling require under 0.05% for "alcohol-free" claims. This calculator uses 0.05% as the stricter threshold. Between 0.05-0.5% is "trace alcohol" - technically present but well below intoxicating levels. However, trace amounts can matter for medical reasons (pregnancy, medications that interact with alcohol), religious observance, or recovery from alcohol use disorder. Always check original ingredient labels and consult a healthcare provider if you have concerns about even trace alcohol.
FAQ
Is trace alcohol (0.05-0.5% ABV) safe for pregnant people?
This is a personal and medical decision best made with a healthcare provider. While trace amounts are below intoxicating levels, the medical consensus is that even small amounts of alcohol carry some risk during pregnancy. Some pregnant people avoid any alcohol, while others accept trace amounts in food like vanilla extract. Consult your OB/GYN for personalized guidance.
Can kombucha make a mocktail "not alcohol-free"?
It depends on how much kombucha you use. A small splash of kombucha (30ml at 1.2% ABV) in 200ml of juice results in roughly 0.18% ABV - still "trace alcohol." But large amounts of kombucha can push the drink over 0.5% ABV, making it "not alcohol-free." Use this calculator to check your specific blend.
Are non-alcoholic spirits actually "zero" alcohol?
No. Legally, non-alcoholic spirits contain less than 0.5% ABV (often 0.3-0.5%), which makes them "alcohol-free" by FDA standards. The tiny amount comes from production processes like distillation. For the strictest zero-alcohol drinks, use spirits labeled "alcohol-removed" or simply stick to juices, teas, and other non-fermented mixers.