Similar to low-ABV drinks, smaller cocktails have only a few sips of alcohol, making them easier to enjoy over lunch or happy hour. Related: Can an Olive Oil Shot Really Prevent a Hangover?

According to reporting fromThe New York Times, most cocktails pre-World War II were only 1 or 2 ounces, and it wasn’t until the '40s and '50s that their larger counterparts, like martinis—which are ...