Is a standard drink 1 oz or 1.5 oz? Here's the U.S. Guideline Explained
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a standard drink in the United States contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. For distilled spirits, this amount of pure alcohol is found in a 1.5-ounce serving, not 1 ounce.
