To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. This saves time and eliminates the chance of spilling liquid while moving the jigger near the glass. For instance, the most common jigger measures the standard 1 1/2-ounce shot, and the opposite end holds 3/4 ounce of liquid. Many professional bartenders have built up strong proficiency with using these in settings where speed is of an essence.

When not in use, I cover by placing a shallow bowl across the top of the mortar with the pestle nestled in the bowl. One of the very earliest references to this word is the phrase “Jiggar boss”, referenced in an 1836 book A Narrative of Travels in the United States of America by William O’Bryan. The word thingamajig originated around 1870, so it is possible that cocktail jiggers are the reason for this phrase. Find the highly appreciated multi level jigger, now available in golden version and in copper version. Hence, the cone shape of our Easy Jigger which elongates small measures to such an extent that its graduations start at 1.With a smaller diameter, a couple millimeters over your desired pour is less of a difference in liquid than with a wider cocktail jigger. Not such a problem with spirits but this can quickly lead to a sticky mess with drips of sugary liqueurs or syrups. For ease of use, many jiggers have fill lines on the inside or outside with oft-used cocktail or shot glass measurements. For example, in the USA anyone can free pour in their bar, however in Australia free pouring is not even an option for bars and bartenders. is considered a metric ounce and you will hear people refer to it as such; read on to find out about the Imperial or “original” ounce.

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They are especially useful for busy bartenders, as their pour spouts measure the exact same amount every time. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. These volume measurements are also used for liquor bottles, mixers such as soda and syrup, glassware, and cocktail shakers. But for milder tasting ingredients such as lemon juice or simple syrup, it's not going to make a huge difference. Use water to determine the volume of any glass: Pour one jigger of water at a time until the glass is full and translate that into ounces: four 1 1/2-ounce jiggers equals 6 ounces.