Is it illegal to pour a three ounce drink?

It's not illegal to pour a three-ounce drink in general. However, the legality can depend on the context and the type of drink:

* At a bar or restaurant: It's unlikely to be illegal. Bar owners and servers set their own serving sizes, and three ounces might be a perfectly acceptable serving size for certain drinks.

* If you're selling alcohol: Serving sizes for alcoholic drinks are often regulated by state and local laws. There may be minimum serving size requirements, especially for mixed drinks.

* If you're selling a product claiming to be a certain size: If you're selling a product labeled as a specific size (e.g., "three ounces"), then selling a smaller amount could be considered misrepresentation or fraud.

Here's why you might be asking this question:

* Alcohol: People often think of pouring a "shot" of liquor, which is typically 1.5 ounces. A three-ounce pour would be a larger serving.

* Misleading customers: Some businesses may attempt to deceive customers by pouring smaller amounts of drinks while charging for a larger amount.

It's always a good idea to check local laws and regulations regarding serving sizes.