IntoxicationQuestion 30 of 80
In the U.S., one 'standard drink' of beer, wine, or distilled spirits contains roughly the same amount of pure alcohol. Which set is approximately equivalent?
a.12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of wine, and 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor
b.16 oz of beer, 10 oz of wine, and 4 oz of liquor
c.8 oz of beer, 2 oz of wine, and 0.5 oz of liquor
d.24 oz of beer, 12 oz of wine, and 6 oz of liquor
Explanation
A standard drink is about 12 oz of 5% beer, 5 oz of 12% wine, and 1.5 oz of 40% (80-proof) spirits, each containing roughly the same pure alcohol. Knowing drink equivalents helps servers track how much a patron has actually consumed. A single strong cocktail can equal two or more standard drinks.
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