ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam

What is the total number of drinks in a 12-ounce beer and a shot of 100 proof whiskey?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

The correct answer is: 2

The total number of drinks in a 12-ounce beer and a shot of 100 proof whiskey can be understood by examining the standard drink definitions. A standard drink is typically considered to contain about 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. In the context of a 12-ounce beer, most beers contain approximately 5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This means that a 12-ounce beer provides about 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, which constitutes one standard drink. For the shot of 100 proof whiskey, which is 50% alcohol by volume, a standard shot is commonly 1.5 ounces. With this ABV, a shot of 100 proof whiskey also contains about 0.75 ounces of pure alcohol, which translates to one and a quarter standard drinks. When you combine the 12-ounce beer (one standard drink) and the shot of whiskey (approximately 1.25 standard drinks), the total is roughly 2.25 standard drinks. However, in this context of the question, rounding to whole numbers leads us to conclude that we count this combination as two separate drinks since we're working with whole beverages. Therefore, the total number of drinks represented by the combination is two. Understanding this