The m is an old apothecary unit for “minims” which was about 1 drop. Not very exact, the amount dosed depended on the method used to dispense each drop. Most of the content was probably water or glycol syrup, so the total alcohol content would be diluted to less than 1%.
After a lot of searching, I think I may have figured out the m measurement: minim
This is from the Apothecaries’ system of measurement used for medical prescriptions. The minim is basically equivalent to a single drop, as measured by a minimometer (a type of graduated glass cylinder).
What does it mean, less than 1% alcohol? And what if the unit of “m”?
The m is an old apothecary unit for “minims” which was about 1 drop. Not very exact, the amount dosed depended on the method used to dispense each drop. Most of the content was probably water or glycol syrup, so the total alcohol content would be diluted to less than 1%.
I prefer the 20% stuff
Probably means less than 1% of the syrup by weight is alcohol. m. I’m not sure, maybe a nonstandard abbreviation of ml?
Doesn’t seem possible considering it’s a per ounce listing.
Perhaps it’s suggesting less than 1% impurity in the alcohol; i.e. methanol content?
The “m.” is probably [minim](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minim_(unit\) ) and “gr.” will be [grain](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_(mass\) )
After a lot of searching, I think I may have figured out the
mmeasurement: minimThis is from the Apothecaries’ system of measurement used for medical prescriptions. The minim is basically equivalent to a single drop, as measured by a minimometer (a type of graduated glass cylinder).