Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a
dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend
per week and per year on alcohol. Enter Your Information One
drink is defined as one 12-ounce bottle or can of beer or wine
cooler; one 5-ounce glass of wine; or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof
distilled spirits. The amount of alcohol in any size drink will
vary based on the amount of alcohol in the drink. For example,
the amount of alcohol in a 12-ounce beer can vary from 4 to 6
percent or more. A 750 ml bottle of wine contains about 5
5-ounce glasses; a liter bottle contains about 6 glasses. A
fifth of distilled spirits contains about 25 1-ounce shots; a
quart contains about 32 shots; a liter contains about 33 shots.
On average, your drinking costs are per week and per year.
Positive Effects on Health A daily drink, such as a glass of
wine, may reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke. Keep your
alcohol use at a reasonable level so you can enjoy those
benefits. For men, a reasonable level i