An alcoholic beverage is any drink that has more than three percent of alcohol by volume, which is sold or served either alone or when diluted.
a) alcoholic beverages may be sold by the drink for on-premise consumption in establishments such as restaurants and bars.
b) alcoholic beverages are also sold packaged for off-premise consumption in establishments such as convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, or liquor stores.
c) common alcoholic beverages include beer, malt liquor, wine, wine coolers, distilled spirits, mixed drinks, and cocktails.
d) other beverages, such as tonic water, seltzer, and "virgin" drinks, are not alcoholic beverages.

[Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 1.04 (1)] : the above statements are from the code.

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