The international standard size of a
cocktail is up to 2 ounces. Stirring or shaking adds another 1/2 ounce.
Tall drinks contain 5 ounces or more. Medium cocktails are about 3 ounces.
Liquors served neat or on the rocks are 1 1/2 ounces. Wines vary from
3 to 5 ounces.
Other
helpful measurement terminology:
pony ounce = 1 ounce
jigger = 1 1/2 ounce
tablespoon = 1/2 ounce
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