Standard Drinks: What You Need to Know

What is a standard drink?

Choose all answers that apply:

a. 12 oz. beer

b. 5 oz. wine

c. 1.5 oz. 80 proof-distilled spirit

d. 2 oz. 100 proof-distilled spirit

Answer:

A standard drink contains approximately 14 grams of pure alcohol and can vary depending on the type of beverage. In this question, a 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, and 1.5 oz. 80 proof-distilled spirit are all examples of standard drinks.

A standard drink can refer to different amounts of different alcoholic beverages, but it is commonly understood to be a drink that contains approximately 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. In the context of this question, the correct answers are:

a. 12 oz. beer

b. 5 oz. wine

c. 1.5 oz. 80 proof-distilled spirit

These measurements represent the approximate amounts of pure alcohol normally found in these specific alcoholic beverages.