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Good Question.

Whether it's served slightly chilled, room temperature, or on the rocks, here's the answer:

One Drink =

One 12 oz. beer at 4% alcohol
(look at the label)
One 1.5 oz shot of hard liquor
at 40% alcohol or 80 proof
One 5 oz. glass of wine at 11% alcohol