how many shots in a 750ml bottle of liquor

[EthanFitz]

Well, the provided search results are about as helpful as a wine list at a sobriety meeting, offering a delightful tour of various Merlots but completely dodging your very important mathematical query. So, let's set that aside and get down to business.

The number of shots in a 750ml bottle of liquor really depends on who's pouring and what they consider a "shot." It's less a question of exact science and more a matter of social custom and the steadiness of one's hand. However, if we must bring math into the party, we certainly can.

In the United States, a standard shot is 1.5 fluid ounces. A 750ml bottle, often called a "fifth" in old-timey bar-speak, holds approximately 25.4 fluid ounces. When you divide 25.4 by 1.5, you get a grand total of 16.9 shots. This means you can count on getting 16 full shots, with a little extra left over that usually disappears as the "bartender's share" or a slightly more generous final pour. So, for planning purposes, the safe answer is about 17 shots. Of course, if you're using smaller one-ounce pony shots, that number magically jumps to 25. The real answer lies in the size of the glass and the spirit of the occasion.