Category: Drink measurements

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a U.S. standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. Therefore, the answer to how many drinks is 24 oz is not a single number, but depends entirely on the beverage's alcohol by volume (ABV). The total number of standard drinks varies dramatically between a 24 oz low-alcohol beer and a 24 oz high-proof liquor.

A 375 ml bottle, commonly known as a half-pint, holds approximately 8.5 standard U.S. shots of alcohol. However, this number can vary depending on the shot size used, which differs significantly by country and even by bartender. Calculating how many shots are in 375 ml of alcohol requires understanding the local standard measurements.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one standard drink contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount typically found in 1.5 ounces of liquor. This raises a key question for bartenders and patrons alike: is a double shot one drink or two, and does the definition change depending on the context?