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How Many mL Is a Shot? US Standard vs Other Countries

August 28, 2026April 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Lab-journal diagram of a US jigger: 1.5-ounce / 44-milliliter cup versus 1-ounce / 30-milliliter pony, with marked pour lines.

A US shot is 1.5 fl oz, about 44 mL. UK pubs use 25 or 35 mL. Australia’s nip is 30 mL. No federal US pour law.

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What Is Tito’s Vodka Made From?

August 28, 2026April 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is made from corn. The brand FAQ prints 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof. Vodka is a TTB class of neutral spirits. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink.

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Johnnie Walker Green vs Blue: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026April 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

US Blue Label is 40% official NAS. Green is a 15-year blended malt, typically 43% — FLAG. Not a score.

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José Cuervo Tequila Line: Proof, NOM, and Types

August 28, 2026April 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

José Cuervo Especial Gold prints 40% and is joven mixto (51/49). Brand NOM 1122. Not CRT reposado. Not a ranking.

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Low-Calorie Seltzer: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official lowest-calorie crown. Grocery seltzer is 0%. Official White Claw Original 100 cal / 12 oz. Official Truly 100. Official Bud Light Seltzer 100.

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Vodka and Hangovers: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Hangover is not a TTB class. Ethanol is ethanol. US vodka ≥40%. No brand crown. NIAAA drink math.

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How Much Champagne to Get Drunk?

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A 5 oz glass of 12% champagne is one standard drink. A 750 mL bottle is about five drinks. That is math, not a target. Do not drive.

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Two-Ingredient Vodka Drinks: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official two-ingredient ranking. Screwdriver is vodka + orange juice. Juice and soda are 0%. Typical 40% FLAG.

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What Are Summer Bourbon Cocktails?

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Summer is leftover calendar English, not an IBA class. IBA this fetch Old Fashioned 45 mL. Leftover Mule 45/120/10 vodka. Unused 5-way ranking. Unused 2 oz as IBA. Unused Kentucky mule as IBA.

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Does Root Beer Have Alcohol?

August 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Grocery root beer is 0%. Hard root beer is a different bottle — FLAG brand ABV. TTB NA is under 0.5%.

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