What is the maximum amount of alcohol in a cocktail?
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While a standard drink in the US is defined as containing 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, there is no universal legal limit on what is the maximum amount of alcohol in a cocktail, with strength depending heavily on ingredients and ratios. Instead of a fixed maximum, the potency of a cocktail is governed by the spirits used and the specific recipe, which can vary dramatically from a light spritzer to a potent, all-liquor mix.
