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How Many Shots of Vodka to Get Drunk?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic frosted 40% ABV vodka bottle next to a 1.5-ounce shot glass labeled as one US standard drink.

One 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof vodka is one US standard drink. How many until you feel drunk is not a number — math, not a 3–4 shot recipe.

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Cointreau vs Grand Marnier: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Cointreau is a 40% ABV orange liqueur (Rémy Cointreau). Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is a 40% ABV cognac-and-bitter-orange curaçao (Campari). A 1 oz pour of either is 0.67 standard drinks.

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What to Mix With Vanilla Vodka

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official best vanilla-vodka mixer. Flavor is not a type. Official brand ABV unused — FLAG. Cola and cream soda are 0%.

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Rum Punch: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official traditional rum punch. US rum ≥40%. Typical 40% FLAG. Count the rum, not the fruit.

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Johnnie Walker: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Johnnie Walker Black Label bottle, review and buying guide

Johnnie Walker Red and Black are 80 proof (40% ABV) on the US brand pages. Black is 12-year, not stronger. A 750 mL is about 17 standard drinks.

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Is Mezcal Stronger Than Tequila?

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Neither class is stronger. NOM-006 tequila and NOM-070 mezcal both allow 35–55%. Typical US 40% — FLAG. Fortaleza Still Strength 46%/92 is an example, not a crown. No ranking.

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How Many Shots Are in a Litre?

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal diagram: a 1-litre bottle holds about 22.5 US shots of 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL).

A 1-litre bottle holds about 22.5 US shots at 1.5 fl oz (44 mL). That is 33.8 ounces of liquid — inventory math, not a drinking plan.

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Best Rye Whiskey for an Old Fashioned

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Old Fashioned is 45 ml whiskey, sugar, and Angostura. Rye is legal and common. 45 ml of 40% rye is one drink; 45% is 1.13. No official best brand.

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Best Vodka for a Bloody Mary

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Bloody Mary is 45 ml vodka, 90 ml tomato, 15 ml lemon, Worcestershire and spices. 45 ml of 40% vodka is one standard drink. No fake ranking.

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Angel’s Envy: Proof, Port Finish, and Types

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Angel's Envy bourbon bottle, review and buying guide

Angel’s Envy flagship is Kentucky straight bourbon finished in port wine barrels, typically 86.6 proof / 43.3% ABV. Bacardi owns the Louisville brand. No 2026 MSRP.

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