The Patiala Peg is a measure of liquor popular in India. It is a volume roughly equivalent to 90ml, though the rough and ready measure is the amount of liquor needed to fill a glass equal to the height between the index and little fingers when they are held parallel to one-another. The name originates from the city of Patiala in Indian Punjab, and is about 50% larger than a normal shot glass. The Patiala Peg was first made by the maharaja of Patiala to trick the Irish team into drinking more than they could handle so his own team could win. Now it is mostly drank by young men at family get togethers in a scheme to get drunk faster and with fewer glasses.[1]