What is a
Standard Drink?
It is important to understand what constitutes a “standard drink” to ensure you know how much alcohol you are consuming.
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One standard drink or serving contains 0.60 oz. of pure ethanol alcohol, which translates to
1.5 oz. of 40% ABV spirits
5 oz. of 12% ABV wine
12 oz. of 5% ABV beer
12 oz. of 5% ABV ready-to-drink cocktail
Alcohol by volume (ABV) is a metric used to determine the alcohol content in beverage alcohol, and it calculates the percentage of a drink's total volume that is pure alcohol.