Nutrition Diet: Understanding if Does 1 Shot of Liquor Equal 1 Beer?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a standard drink in the U.S. contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, which is the exact amount found in both a standard 1.5-ounce shot of liquor and a 12-ounce beer. This confirms that on a purely chemical basis, a standard shot of liquor does equal one standard beer in terms of alcohol content.
