what are the really small bottles of alcohol called

[LaAdeline]

Hey there! That's a great question, as those tiny bottles go by quite a few different names.

The most official and widely used term is "miniature," or "minis" for short. However, you'll hear a bunch of other names depending on where you are and who you're talking to. One of the most popular is "airplane bottles," which makes perfect sense since they are the standard size served on flights.

You might also hear them called "shooters" or "one-shot bottles," as they typically contain about 50 ml (or 1.7 fluid ounces), which is roughly the size of a single shot. In some places, particularly in the New England area of the United States, they are commonly referred to as "nips." So, while "miniature" is the proper term, any of these other names will usually get the point across