A Drink Is Not A Drink
Lets take a look.....
Drinks* |
|
Equivalent of Beer |
2 Drinks in 1 Hour |
Beer .54 oz. of alcohol |
= |
|
2 beers |
Pina Colada 3.0 oz. |
= |
5.55 beers |
11.1 beers |
White Russian 2.9 oz. |
= |
5.37 beers |
10.8 beers |
Manhattan 2.18 oz. |
= |
4.04 beers |
8.08 beers |
Hurrican 2.0 oz. |
= |
3.70 beers |
7.40 beers |
Tom Collins 2.0 oz. |
= |
3.70 beers |
7.40 beers |
Margarita 1.79 oz. |
= |
3.31 beers |
6.62 beers |
Dry Martini 1.78 oz. |
= |
3.30 beers |
6.60 beers |
Frozen Daiquiri 1.5 oz. |
= |
2.78 beers |
5.56 beers |
*Mixed drinks are basedon typical drink recipes from teh Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide using 80 proof liquor. **Average domestic 12. oz. regular beer - light beers would be less.
- Based on these equivalences, alcohol may be alcohol, but a drink is definitely not a drink. The amount of alcohol in a poured/mixed drink is dependent on the type of drink and who pours it.
- Alcohol intoxication is dependent upon the amount of alcohol consumed, not the number of drinks consumed.
- Stating that "a drink is a drink", implying there is no difference between beer, wine or hard liquor if they are served in standard sizes, is very misleading.
The Facts
- Beer is a unique product with individual attributes, distinct among licensed beverages.
- A concerted effort is being made to represent that a drink is a drink whether the drink is a mug of beer, a glass of wine or a martini.
- The notion is known as "equivalence," and it is misleading. It does not reflect the way these products are served
- Historically, public policy has clearly differentiated between the types of alcoholic liquors and that policy should be maintained.