Alcohol
What's a "standard" drink?
You might be amazed to discover what constitutes a standard drink. Look over the amounts below and remember most mixed drinks could have 3 or more standard drinks in them. Responsible drinking means knowing what and how much you are consuming.
12 fl oz of
regular beer | = | 8-9 fl oz of
malt liquor
(shown in a 12-oz glass) | = | 5 fl oz of
table wine | = | 3-4 oz of
fortified wine
(such as sherry or port; 3.5 oz shown) | = | 2-3 oz of
cordial, liqueur, or aperitif
(2.5 oz shown) | = | 1.5 oz of
brandy
(a single jigger or shot) | = | 1.5 fl oz shot of
80-proof spirits
("hard liquor") |
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| about 5% alcohol | | about 7% alcohol | | about 12% alcohol | | about 17% alcohol | | about 24% alcohol | | about 40% alcohol | | about 40% alcohol |
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Source: NIAAA http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/WhatCountsDrink/WhatsAstandardDrink.asp
