How much alcohol is in 80 proof tequila?
                                
                                
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                                According to the TTB, the standard for a spirit to be labeled 80 proof in the United States is that it must contain 40% alcohol by volume. This means that for 80 proof tequila, 40% of the liquid in the bottle is pure alcohol.