Day: December 26, 2025

Understanding Standard Drinks: Why a 12-Ounce Hard Seltzer and 1.5 Ounces of Liquor Are EquivalentUnderstanding Standard Drinks: Why a 12-Ounce Hard Seltzer and 1.5 Ounces of Liquor Are Equivalent

Why Are a 12 Ounce Hard Seltzer and 1.5 Ounces of Liquor Both Standard Drinks?

TL;DR: Despite their very different serving sizes, a 12-ounce hard seltzer and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor contain exactly the same amount of pure alcohol: 14 grams or 0.6 fluid ounces. This equality comes from simple math. Hard seltzers usually have 5% alcohol by volume (ABV), while distilled spirits have 40% ABV (80-proof). The higher […]