Is One Tequila Shot Enough to Feel the Effects?
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a standard drink—which includes a 1.5-ounce shot of 40% ABV liquor like tequila—contains 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. Whether this single serving is 'enough' to feel an effect depends heavily on individual physiology and circumstances.