Tag: Spirit measurements

According to liquor industry standards, a standard 750ml bottle of tequila, also known as a fifth, contains approximately 16 to 17 standard 1.5-ounce servings, depending on the exact measurement. This calculation is crucial for anyone planning an event or simply stocking their home bar and wanting to understand how many drinks are in a bottle of tequila.

The modern measurement of Alcohol by Volume (ABV) replaced older, confusing systems like the proof standard, with the United Kingdom making the official switch in 1980. This move marked the end of a long and inconsistent history of measuring alcohol strength, originally linked to a primitive gunpowder test.

According to VinePair, a standard Long Island iced tea contains five spirits, adding up to 3.75 ounces of liquor, which is equivalent to two and a half shots. The drink is notoriously potent, and its strength can vary depending on the exact recipe and the bartender's pour.

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.