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In most Indian bars and homes, a small peg is 30 ml and a large peg is 60 ml. A full 750 ml bottle holds about 25 small pegs or 12 large ones. Here is the quick reference, with approximate calories for whisky, rum, vodka and gin.
| Name | ml | kcal (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Small peg | 30 | ~65-70 |
| Large peg | 60 | ~130-140 |
| Patiala peg (varies by place) | 60-120 | ~130-280 |
| "Nip" / shot glass (bars) | 30 | ~65-70 |
Approximate, for spirits around 42.8% alcohol, served neat or with soda or water. Mixers like cola or juice add more (see below).
| Bottle | ml | Small pegs (30 ml) | Large pegs (60 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter (pauwa) | 180 | 6 | 3 |
| Half (adha) | 375 | 12 | 6 |
| Full | 750 | 25 | 12 |
| Litre bottle | 1000 | 33 | 16 |
Rounded down. Home pours are often bigger than bar pours.
| Mixer (about 200 ml) | kcal (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Soda or plain water | 0 |
| Diet cola | ~1 |
| Cola | ~85 |
| Tonic water | ~70 |
| Orange juice | ~90 |
| Lemonade / sprite-type | ~80 |
Tip: at home, pour once into a 30 ml measuring cap or a peg measure. Most people are surprised by how big their usual "one peg" is.
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Open Night LogUsually 30 ml for a small peg and 60 ml for a large peg. A "Patiala peg" has no fixed size: some places mean 60 ml, others pour up to 120 ml.
About 25 small pegs of 30 ml, or about 12 large pegs of 60 ml.
A quarter is 180 ml, which is 6 small pegs or 3 large pegs.
Roughly 65-70 kcal for a 30 ml small peg and 130-140 kcal for a 60 ml large peg, before any mixer.
Figures on this page are our own approximate calculations from typical alcohol strengths and serving sizes. They are estimates, not laboratory measurements, and brands differ. This article is general information, not medical advice. Please drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
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