A shotglass is a small
drinking glass which can contain approximately one
ounce of
fluid (assuming the fluid has roughly the same
density as
water). Shotglasses are conventionally used to imbibe beverages which have a very high
alcohol content in convenient, mouthful-sized quantities. These beverages are generally ingested in their pure form, although some
mixed drinks are served in shotglasses. A "
shot" is the basic unit of any
hard alcohol beverage.
Beverages most commonly ingested with shotglasses include vodka, rum, whiskey, schnapps and various flavored liqueors.