Beer, wine, and liquor (distilled spirits) are alcoholic
beverages. The following common alcoholic beverages contain
equal amounts of 12 fl oz (354.9 mL) bottle of beer or wine
cooler 5 fl oz (147.9 mL) glass of One mixed drink containing
1.5 fl oz (44.4 mL) of 80-proof liquor, such as gin, whiskey, or
rum Proof is the percentage of alcohol in an alcoholic drink.
The percentage of pure alcohol is usually one-half the proof
(for example, 100-proof liquor is about 50% pure alcohol). The
higher the proof, the more pure alcohol the drink contains. E.
Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Peter Monti, PhD -
Alcohol and Addiction How this information was developed to help
you make better health decisions.