Jigger (bartending)
A jigger or measure is a bartending tool used to measure liquor, which is typically then poured into a cocktail shaker. It is named for the unit of liquid it typically measures, a 1.5 fluid ounce (~44 ml) jigger or shot.[1] However bar jiggers come in other sizes and may not actually measure a fluid jigger.
A traditional style of jigger is made of stainless steel with two opposing cones in an hourglass shape on the end of a rod. Typically, one cone measures a fluid jigger and the other 1.0 fl. oz. (~30 ml) pony (shot) or 0.75 fl. oz (~22 ml). Other combinations include 2 fl. oz./1 fl. oz. and 1.75 fl. oz./0.75 fl. oz. A typical British "jigger" measures 50ml on the larger side, and 25ml on the smaller side.
Certified mixologists are generally expected to work without a jigger; it is thought that only a manager or bar owner who does not trust the free-pouring capabilities of their employees would mandate their use, and it is a point of pride for the professional mixologist to be able to free-pour with precision. {{citation}}: Empty citation (help)
References
- ^ "The Complete Bartender". Penguin.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
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