Tag: Alcohol serving sizes

According to cocktail and bar experts, a standard shot size is not universal, which can lead to confusion for drinkers and mixologists alike. For example, in many parts of the world, like Australia and Japan, a 30ml pour is considered a standard single shot. This makes understanding the regional differences crucial for anyone mixing drinks or traveling.

Globally, a 'large' bottle can mean different things, and for Bulmers cider, a large bottle is typically a pint, which is 568ml in the UK, though a 1 litre version exists in Ireland. This regional distinction is key to understanding the specific size you can expect to find.

A standard miniature liquor bottle, often called a 'nip' or 'airplane bottle,' holds 50 milliliters (1.7 ounces) of liquid. This compact and convenient size makes it popular for sampling, single servings, and travel, perfectly illustrating just how big a mini bottle can be.

A standard 1.75 liter bottle of liquor, often called a 'handle,' contains approximately 59.2 fluid ounces. This means that when using the standard U.S. shot size of 1.5 fluid ounces, you can get approximately 39.47 shots from a 1.75 liter bottle. However, it's generally rounded down to a conservative 39 shots to account for spills and measurement inaccuracies.