Jigger

standard January 8, 2015 Leave a response

A Jigger is a piece of barware used to measure spirits in the mixing of cocktails. Although the term “Jigger” also refers to a shot of liquor (1 ½ oz.), the measuring device traditionally is two-sided with uneven measures and looks like an hourglass.

Standard Jigger sizes include:

  • 2 oz
  • 1.5 oz
  • 1 oz.
  • .75 oz
  • .5 oz
  • .25 oz

 

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