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Alcohol—What it Is and What it Does - What Constitutes A Drink?

In the United States, a standard drink contains about fourteen grams (about 0.6 fluid ounces) of pure alcohol. The following beverages contain approximately equal amounts of alcohol and are approximately standard drink equivalents:

One shot (1.5 ounces) of spirits (eighty-proof whiskey, vodka, gin, etc.)
One 2.5-ounce glass of a cordial, liqueur, or aperitif
One 5-ounce glass of table wine
One 3- to 4-oz. glass of fortified wine, such as sherry or port
One 12-ounce bottle or can of beer
One 8- to 9-ounce bottle or can of malt liquor

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