Cocktails: Serving Drinks
Serving Drinks: How Much and How
How much liquor is one serving?
Measure your drink with a peg measure till you can measure it with your eyes.
1 small peg or serving holds 25 to 30ml and 1 large peg holds 50 to 60ml. This is the serving size for straight drinks like whisky, vodka, gin, brandy etc.
For wine, about 150 ml is a normal serving.
Port and sherry average serving is about 100ml.
Normal serving of beer is 300 ml-500ml.
Cocktails can vary according to the drink.
Serving Size of Drinks
Peg Measure: Small= 25/30 ml, Large=50/60 ml.
| Type of drink | Serving Size | How to Serve |
|---|---|---|
| Straight drinks like Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Rum | Small: 25/30 ml Large: 50/60 ml | Served straight or with ice, water or soda or in cocktails |
| Red Wine | 150 ml is a normal serving | Serve at 15*C with no additions |
| White Wine | 150 ml is a normal serving | Serve at 9*C with no additions |
| Champagne | 100 ml. | Serve at 7*C with no additions |
| Beer | Can vary from 300 to 568 ml (a pint measure) | Serve chilled with no additions |
| Port and Sherry | Average serving is about 100 ml. | Serve at room temperature with no additions |
| Cocktails | Can vary from cocktail to cocktail: the more alcohol, the smaller the serving. | Normally served chilled with ice and lots of mixers and garnishes. |
| Liqueurs | Average serving is 50 ml | Served straight or with crushed ice. |
May 7, 2015
