The standard pitcher you get in a bar typically holds 60 ounces of liquid, which means if you're all drinking 12-ounce pours (the size of most small, cheap beer bottles), you'll get five servings ...

So you're at the bar with your friends and order a beer. Your bartender eyes the group, then hones in on you and asks, "Would you like a pint or pitcher?" It's not just an upsell; it's a fair ...