How Many Shots Are in a Bottle of Alcohol

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For the health-conscious or those counting units, a “standard drink” in the U.S. is 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. That means a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof (40% ABV) whiskey equals exactly one standard drink. So a 750ml bottle of 80-proof vodka contains roughly 17 standard drinks.

Liquor Bottle Sizes: Shots, Ounces, and Conversions

Higher-proof spirits (like 100-proof bourbon) pack more punch per ounce, so you’ll get fewer “drinks” per bottle from a practical standpoint. If you’re mixing, remember that lighter pours don’t make you a lightweight—they just mean you’re being intentional.

Cultural Cocktails: Shots Around the World

In Mexico, a caballito (the classic tequila shot glass) often holds 2 ounces. In Germany, a Kurzer might be just 20 milliliters. And in Russia, vodka is traditionally poured into small, 50-gram shot glasses—roughly 1.7 ounces. The global variation is a reminder that a “shot” is more about ritual than measurement.

One fun fact: the word “shot” may come from the Old English “sceot,” meaning projectile, because early tavern keepers would “shoot” a single serving from a barrel. Or it could be linked to the idea of paying with a “shot” of coin. Either way, it’s a term built on motion and economy.