More on drugs and driving Standard drinks The use of standard drinks can help people to monitor their alcohol consumption and exercise control over the amount they drink. Different types of alcoholic drinks contain different amounts of pure alcohol. A standard drink is defined as one that contains ten grams of pure alcohol. They might be bigger. Drinks served at home often contain more alcohol than a standard drink.
Cocktails can contain as many as five or six standard drinks, depending on the recipe.
Saving up' drinks for a few days and then having a binge will not maintain a level of low-risk drinking. Monitor how much alcohol you drink. By converting what you drink into standard drinks, it is easier to keep track. Take sips and not gulps. Put your glass down between sips.