Tag: Cocktail myths

According to Drinkaware, spirits typically range from 37.5% ABV upwards, and while cocktails are made from spirits, they are often diluted with other ingredients. This makes the common assumption that all cocktails are very strong a major misconception, as their actual potency depends on several key variables.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol enters your bloodstream within about 10 minutes of your first sip, regardless of the drink. Therefore, the answer to 'Can you get drunk on cocktails?' is an unequivocal yes, and the factors that influence intoxication are more complex than simply the number of drinks consumed.