Standard Alcoholic Drink
Standard Alcoholic Drink
Standard Alcoholic Drink
Beer, wine, and hard liquor (distilled spirits) all contain alcohol. The following common drinks contain equal amounts of alcohol and are often referred to as a drink or a standard drink:
- One mixed drink containing 43 mL (1.5 fl oz) of 40% hard liquor, such as vodka, gin, rye whiskey, or rum
- One 142 mL (5 fl oz) glass of 12% wine
- One 341 mL (12 fl oz) bottle of 5% beer or wine cooler
Current as of: November 8, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Peter Monti PhD - Alcohol and Addiction & Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health
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