With the holiday season upon us, there's plenty of reason to celebrate with a cocktail or two.
But how much is too much alcohol?
Consumer Reports says most experts agree that even though it's not risk-free, one drink per day for women, and two for a man, is fine.
"Anything more, you should consider cutting back. And that means really sticking within the U.S. guidelines for moderation," Consumer Reports Health Editor Julia Calderone said.
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Depending on the alcohol, drinks have a standard pour.
For wine, it's 5 ounces. For beer, 12 ounces, and for hard liquor, 1 1/2 ounces.
Looks can be deceiving in a glass, especially when it comes to wine.
Experts suggest using a measuring cup or shot glass to pour the right amount of alcohol.
Sipping water between drinks is a good way to avoid overdoing it at office parties and family gatherings, experts said.