what are small bottles of alcohol called

[JonathanMarie]

Hey there! That's a great question, as those little bottles of alcohol go by quite a few different names depending on who you ask and where you are.

The most official or technical term for them is a "miniature." These are typically small glass or plastic bottles containing about 50 ml of a spirit or liqueur, which is roughly the amount for a single shot. You will also very commonly hear them called "minis" for short.

Beyond that, there are several popular colloquial names. One of the most common is "airplane bottle" or "airline bottle," since this is the size you're often served on a flight. In certain regions, like New England in the United States, they are very frequently called "nips." Other names you might hear include "shooters," because they hold a single shot, or simply "50s," in reference to their 50 ml volume.

So, while miniature is the formal term, don't be surprised if you hear them called minis, nips, or airplane bottles in everyday conversation