Cocktail glossary
Bar terms, techniques and glassware explained, with recipes to put them into practice.
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- ShotA shot is one measured pour of spirit, usually 1.5 oz (44 ml) in the US, though the size changes by country and bar.Measure
- SplashA splash is a small, unmeasured pour added to drinks, under 0.5 oz (15 ml) and often poured by eye.Measure
- Standard drinkA standard drink is a set amount of pure alcohol, 0.6 fl oz (14 g) in the US, whatever the glass holds.Strength