Peg (drinking)

Peg (drinking)

A peg is an informal unit of measurement of alcoholic spirits; it is similar to a jigger. Peg measures for use in preparing alcoholic drinks can hold anywhere from 1 to 2 fluid ounces (30-60 ml). In some jurisdictions the "peg" is a standardized measure.

An alcoholic drink, generally any IMFL, is almost always called a 'peg' "in India only".

External links

* [http://kolkata.wb.nic.in/consumers/main/news_show.asp?newsnum=37 a notice about standard peg measures in West Bengal]


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