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DrinkBoy: /* Recommendations */

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	There are of course countless jiggers available, here are just a few of our favorites:		There are of course countless jiggers available, here are just a few of our favorites:

	* Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in either plastic <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/categories/cooking-and-baking/mix-measure/measuring-scales/mini-cup-angled-measuring-cup.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Plastic] (Oxo)</ref> or steel <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/steel-angled-jigger-648.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Steel] (Oxo)</ref>.		* Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in either plastic (around $6) <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/categories/cooking-and-baking/mix-measure/measuring-scales/mini-cup-angled-measuring-cup.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Plastic] (Oxo)</ref> or steel (around $8) <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/steel-angled-jigger-648.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Steel] (Oxo)</ref>.

	* Cocktail Kingdom carries a wide variety of jiggers, our favorite is probably their "Japanese Style Jigger" <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1-2oz-3-4oz-stl Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref> <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1oz-2oz-stainless-steel Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref>		* Cocktail Kingdom carries a wide variety of jiggers, our favorite is probably their "Japanese Style Jigger" (around $10 each) <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1-2oz-3-4oz-stl Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref> <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1oz-2oz-stainless-steel Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref>

	The jiggers on Cocktail Kingdom are quality made, and priced appropriately. If you need something more budget minded, there are various "Restaurant Supply Store" options which may offer products at a lower price. For jiggers, the biggest problem is going to be wading through the different sizes they think you may need, and finding the right ones. For some reason, the 1/2-3/4 sized jiggers always appear to be problematic to find. But here are a couple options we found on Webstaurant Store:		The jiggers on Cocktail Kingdom are quality made, and priced appropriately. If you need something more budget minded, there are various "Restaurant Supply Store" options which may offer products at a lower price. For jiggers, the biggest problem is going to be wading through the different sizes they think you may need, and finding the right ones. For some reason, the 1/2-3/4 sized jiggers always appear to be problematic to find. But here are a couple options we found on Webstaurant Store:

	* American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Japanese Style Jiggers (around $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg2-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124JG2.html ~~Jap~~		* American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Japanese Style Jiggers (around $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg2-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124JG2.html Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg5-1-oz-2-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124J5.html Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>
	~~anese~~ Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg5-1-oz-2-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124J5.html Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

	* American Metalcraft Simple Stainless Steel Jiggers (less than $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j202-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J202.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j205-1-oz-2-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J205.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>		* American Metalcraft Simple Stainless Steel Jiggers (less than $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j202-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J202.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j205-1-oz-2-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J205.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

DrinkBoy: /* Recommendations */

2021-12-06T22:20:32Z

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	The jiggers on Cocktail Kingdom are quality made, and priced appropriately. If you need something more budget minded, there are various "Restaurant Supply Store" options which may offer products at a lower price. For jiggers, the biggest problem is going to be wading through the different sizes they think you may need, and finding the right ones. For some reason, the 1/2-3/4 sized jiggers always appear to be problematic to find. But here are a couple options we found on Webstaurant Store:		The jiggers on Cocktail Kingdom are quality made, and priced appropriately. If you need something more budget minded, there are various "Restaurant Supply Store" options which may offer products at a lower price. For jiggers, the biggest problem is going to be wading through the different sizes they think you may need, and finding the right ones. For some reason, the 1/2-3/4 sized jiggers always appear to be problematic to find. But here are a couple options we found on Webstaurant Store:

	* American Metalcraft Stainless Steel <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg2-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124JG2.html ~~Japanese~~ Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg5-1-oz-2-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124J5.html Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>		* American Metalcraft Stainless Steel Japanese Style Jiggers (around $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg2-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124JG2.html Jap
			anese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg5-1-oz-2-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124J5.html Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

	* American Metalcraft <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j202-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J202.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j205-1-oz-2-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J205.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>		* American Metalcraft Simple Stainless Steel Jiggers (less than $2 each) <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j202-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J202.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j205-1-oz-2-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J205.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

	==External Links==		==External Links==

DrinkBoy: /* Recommendations */

2021-12-06T22:18:31Z

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	* Cocktail Kingdom carries a wide variety of jiggers, our favorite is probably their "Japanese Style Jigger" <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1-2oz-3-4oz-stl Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref> <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1oz-2oz-stainless-steel Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref>		* Cocktail Kingdom carries a wide variety of jiggers, our favorite is probably their "Japanese Style Jigger" <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1-2oz-3-4oz-stl Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref> <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1oz-2oz-stainless-steel Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref>

			The jiggers on Cocktail Kingdom are quality made, and priced appropriately. If you need something more budget minded, there are various "Restaurant Supply Store" options which may offer products at a lower price. For jiggers, the biggest problem is going to be wading through the different sizes they think you may need, and finding the right ones. For some reason, the 1/2-3/4 sized jiggers always appear to be problematic to find. But here are a couple options we found on Webstaurant Store:

			* American Metalcraft Stainless Steel <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg2-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124JG2.html Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-jg5-1-oz-2-oz-japanese-style-stainless-steel-jigger/124J5.html Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

			* American Metalcraft <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j202-0-5-oz-0-75-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J202.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref> <ref>[https://www.webstaurantstore.com/american-metalcraft-j205-1-oz-2-oz-stainless-steel-jigger/124J205.html Simple Stainless Steel Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Webstaurant Store)</ref>

	==External Links==		==External Links==

DrinkBoy at 22:02, 6 December 2021

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	* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)		* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)
	* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)		* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)

			==References==
			<references></references>

DrinkBoy: /* Selecting A Proper Jigger */

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Selecting A Proper Jigger

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	===Types of Jiggers===		===Types of Jiggers===
	There are jiggers which are designed to measure different amounts of liquid, similar to how a large glass measure might have lines indicating different measures. On the face of it, this might seem like a great option, and for the beginner it might be (just from a tool-reduction standpoint). In practice however, especially by professional bartenders, this can often be problematic. A "single measure" jigger will allow you to quickly measure out the desired amount of liquid, while with a graduated jigger you have to carefully look to make sure you've poured to the desired level. It can often be quicker to simply pick up a different jigger instead of needing to pause to check levels, especially in a dark bar.		There are jiggers which are designed to measure different amounts of liquid, similar to how a large glass measure might have lines indicating different measures. On the face of it, this might seem like a great option, and for the beginner it might be (just from a tool-reduction standpoint). In practice however, especially by professional bartenders, this can often be problematic. A "single measure" jigger will allow you to quickly measure out the desired amount of liquid, while with a graduated jigger you have to carefully look to make sure you've poured to the desired level. It can often be quicker to simply pick up a different jigger instead of needing to pause to check levels, especially in a dark bar.

	So while for the beginner, perhaps something like the "Oxo Mini-Angled Measure" jigger might be a good choice, for the experienced cocktail maker, a more traditional double ended jigger is probably better.

	===Size Matters===		===Size Matters===
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	===Surface Tension===		===Surface Tension===
	When using a jigger to obtain the most accurate measure, it is important to understand "surface tension", this is true when measuring any type of liquid in a properly designed liquid measuring device. If your measure is intended to be filled to the top for an accurate measure (like a jigger), then you don't want the liquid to be perfectly level at the top, but instead to bulge just slightly, this is the surface tension of the liquid coming into play. If on the other hand, you are using a graduated measure, and trying to measure to one of the lines along the side, then it is just the opposite. If you look at the liquid level in a graduated measure, you will notice that it "climbs up the side" just a little bit, forming a very slight "bowl" of liquid. For this type of measurement, it is accurately measured by looking at where the bottom of the "bowl" match the measurement lines.		When using a jigger to obtain the most accurate measure, it is important to understand "surface tension", this is true when measuring any type of liquid in a properly designed liquid measuring device. If your measure is intended to be filled to the top for an accurate measure (like a jigger), then you don't want the liquid to be perfectly level at the top, but instead to bulge just slightly, this is the surface tension of the liquid coming into play. If on the other hand, you are using a graduated measure, and trying to measure to one of the lines along the side, then it is just the opposite. If you look at the liquid level in a graduated measure, you will notice that it "climbs up the side" just a little bit, forming a very slight "bowl" of liquid. For this type of measurement, it is accurately measured by looking at where the bottom of the "bowl" match the measurement lines.

			===What To Avoid===
			Since a jigger is intended to provide an accurate and consistent measure it is surprising that there are so many on the market which do not actually list what measure they are designed for. They assume by just provide a "bigger end" and "smaller end" that this is all that is necessary, or they may list the measures on the box it comes in (which is quickly thrown away), but not on the jigger itself. Always make sure that the jiggers you pick up are clearly labeled on the jigger itself what they measure.

			===Recommendations===
			For the beginner, perhaps something like the "Oxo Mini-Angled Measure" jigger might be a good choice, but for the experienced cocktail enthusiast or bartender, a more traditional double ended jigger is probably better. Select two jiggers, one that includes 1/2 and 3/4 ounce measures, and one that includes 1 and 2 ounce measures.

			There are of course countless jiggers available, here are just a few of our favorites:

			* Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in either plastic <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/categories/cooking-and-baking/mix-measure/measuring-scales/mini-cup-angled-measuring-cup.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Plastic] (Oxo)</ref> or steel <ref>[https://www.oxo.com/steel-angled-jigger-648.html Oxo Mini Angled Jigger in Steel] (Oxo)</ref>.

			* Cocktail Kingdom carries a wide variety of jiggers, our favorite is probably their "Japanese Style Jigger" <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1-2oz-3-4oz-stl Japanese Style Jigger (1/2 and 3/4 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref> <ref>[https://www.cocktailkingdom.com/all-barware/jiggers/japanese-style-jigger-1oz-2oz-stainless-steel Japanese Style Jigger (1 and 2 ounces)] (Cocktail Kingdom)</ref>

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)		* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)
	* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)		* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)

DrinkBoy: /* Selecting A Proper Jigger */

2021-12-06T21:37:30Z

Selecting A Proper Jigger

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	==Selecting A Proper Jigger==		==Selecting A Proper Jigger==

			===Types of Jiggers===
	There are jiggers which are designed to measure different amounts of liquid, similar to how a large glass measure might have lines indicating different measures. On the face of it, this might seem like a great option, and for the beginner it might be (just from a tool-reduction standpoint). In practice however, especially by professional bartenders, this can often be problematic. A "single measure" jigger will allow you to quickly measure out the desired amount of liquid, while with a graduated jigger you have to carefully look to make sure you've poured to the desired level. It can often be quicker to simply pick up a different jigger instead of needing to pause to check levels, especially in a dark bar.		There are jiggers which are designed to measure different amounts of liquid, similar to how a large glass measure might have lines indicating different measures. On the face of it, this might seem like a great option, and for the beginner it might be (just from a tool-reduction standpoint). In practice however, especially by professional bartenders, this can often be problematic. A "single measure" jigger will allow you to quickly measure out the desired amount of liquid, while with a graduated jigger you have to carefully look to make sure you've poured to the desired level. It can often be quicker to simply pick up a different jigger instead of needing to pause to check levels, especially in a dark bar.

	So while for the beginner, perhaps something like the "Oxo Mini-Angled Measure" jigger might be a good choice, for the experienced cocktail maker, a more traditional double ended jigger is probably better.		So while for the beginner, perhaps something like the "Oxo Mini-Angled Measure" jigger might be a good choice, for the experienced cocktail maker, a more traditional double ended jigger is probably better.

			===Size Matters===
	When selecting a double ended jigger the first decision is to pick which sizes to get, and in what combination. As noted above, in the US, virtually all cocktail recipes have standardized on measures in 1/4 ounce increments. While you could collect a set of measures that allow you to measure individually anything from 1/2 to 3 ounces, the shear number of jiggers you would have in front of you, and the difficulty in quickly seeing which is which, would defeat the purpose. If you think about the combinations needed to allow you to easily measure any recipe, the fewest measures you need would be 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 2 ounces (1/4 ounce is difficult, since it is so small, jiggers are rarely made to measure this out). With this setup, virtually any measure you might need would require at most two "measures" (eg 1-1/4 would be a 1/2 and 3/4 measure). The best combination of measures to use are one jigger measuring 1/2 and 3/4, and the other measuring 1 and 2 ounces.		When selecting a double ended jigger the first decision is to pick which sizes to get, and in what combination. As noted above, in the US, virtually all cocktail recipes have standardized on measures in 1/4 ounce increments. While you could collect a set of measures that allow you to measure individually anything from 1/2 to 3 ounces, the shear number of jiggers you would have in front of you, and the difficulty in quickly seeing which is which, would defeat the purpose. If you think about the combinations needed to allow you to easily measure any recipe, the fewest measures you need would be 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 2 ounces (1/4 ounce is difficult, since it is so small, jiggers are rarely made to measure this out). With this setup, virtually any measure you might need would require at most two "measures" (eg 1-1/4 would be a 1/2 and 3/4 measure). The best combination of measures to use are one jigger measuring 1/2 and 3/4, and the other measuring 1 and 2 ounces.

			===Surface Tension===
	When using a jigger to obtain the most accurate measure, it is important to understand "surface tension", this is true when measuring any type of liquid in a properly designed liquid measuring device. If your measure is intended to be filled to the top for an accurate measure (like a jigger), then you don't want the liquid to be perfectly level at the top, but instead to bulge just slightly, this is the surface tension of the liquid coming into play. If on the other hand, you are using a graduated measure, and trying to measure to one of the lines along the side, then it is just the opposite. If you look at the liquid level in a graduated measure, you will notice that it "climbs up the side" just a little bit, forming a very slight "bowl" of liquid. For this type of measurement, it is accurately measured by looking at where the bottom of the "bowl" match the measurement lines.		When using a jigger to obtain the most accurate measure, it is important to understand "surface tension", this is true when measuring any type of liquid in a properly designed liquid measuring device. If your measure is intended to be filled to the top for an accurate measure (like a jigger), then you don't want the liquid to be perfectly level at the top, but instead to bulge just slightly, this is the surface tension of the liquid coming into play. If on the other hand, you are using a graduated measure, and trying to measure to one of the lines along the side, then it is just the opposite. If you look at the liquid level in a graduated measure, you will notice that it "climbs up the side" just a little bit, forming a very slight "bowl" of liquid. For this type of measurement, it is accurately measured by looking at where the bottom of the "bowl" match the measurement lines.

DrinkBoy at 20:04, 6 December 2021

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			==Selecting A Proper Jigger==

			There are jiggers which are designed to measure different amounts of liquid, similar to how a large glass measure might have lines indicating different measures. On the face of it, this might seem like a great option, and for the beginner it might be (just from a tool-reduction standpoint). In practice however, especially by professional bartenders, this can often be problematic. A "single measure" jigger will allow you to quickly measure out the desired amount of liquid, while with a graduated jigger you have to carefully look to make sure you've poured to the desired level. It can often be quicker to simply pick up a different jigger instead of needing to pause to check levels, especially in a dark bar.

			So while for the beginner, perhaps something like the "Oxo Mini-Angled Measure" jigger might be a good choice, for the experienced cocktail maker, a more traditional double ended jigger is probably better.

			When selecting a double ended jigger the first decision is to pick which sizes to get, and in what combination. As noted above, in the US, virtually all cocktail recipes have standardized on measures in 1/4 ounce increments. While you could collect a set of measures that allow you to measure individually anything from 1/2 to 3 ounces, the shear number of jiggers you would have in front of you, and the difficulty in quickly seeing which is which, would defeat the purpose. If you think about the combinations needed to allow you to easily measure any recipe, the fewest measures you need would be 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 2 ounces (1/4 ounce is difficult, since it is so small, jiggers are rarely made to measure this out). With this setup, virtually any measure you might need would require at most two "measures" (eg 1-1/4 would be a 1/2 and 3/4 measure). The best combination of measures to use are one jigger measuring 1/2 and 3/4, and the other measuring 1 and 2 ounces.

			When using a jigger to obtain the most accurate measure, it is important to understand "surface tension", this is true when measuring any type of liquid in a properly designed liquid measuring device. If your measure is intended to be filled to the top for an accurate measure (like a jigger), then you don't want the liquid to be perfectly level at the top, but instead to bulge just slightly, this is the surface tension of the liquid coming into play. If on the other hand, you are using a graduated measure, and trying to measure to one of the lines along the side, then it is just the opposite. If you look at the liquid level in a graduated measure, you will notice that it "climbs up the side" just a little bit, forming a very slight "bowl" of liquid. For this type of measurement, it is accurately measured by looking at where the bottom of the "bowl" match the measurement lines.

	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)		* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)
	* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)		* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)

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Ounces versus Milliliter

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	==Ounces versus Milliliter==		==Ounces versus Milliliter==

	For cocktail recipes measured in "ounces" it is common to use 1/4 ounce increments, which is how virtually all jiggers designed. Outside of the US, where metric measurements (instead of "Imperial") are more common and most recipes are listed in milliliters (ml). Recipes listed in ml will usually use measures in increments of 5ml, which doesn't quite match up to 1/4 ounce increments, so simply doing a conversion from one to the other doesn't always produce appropriate results. One of these days, the US will join the rest of the world and switch to metric.		For cocktail recipes measured in "ounces" it is common to use 1/4 ounce increments, which is how virtually all jiggers are designed. Outside of the US, where metric measurements (instead of "Imperial") are more common and most recipes are listed in milliliters (ml). Recipes listed in ml will usually use measures in increments of 5ml, which doesn't quite match up to 1/4 ounce increments, so simply doing a conversion from one to the other doesn't always produce appropriate results. One of these days, the US will join the rest of the world and switch to metric.

	Here is a comparison of 1/4 ounce increments to their milliliter equivalent versus 5ml increments to their ounce equivalent.		Here is a comparison of 1/4 ounce increments to their milliliter equivalent versus 5ml increments to their ounce equivalent.

DrinkBoy at 17:11, 19 October 2021

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	A "jigger" can either be a measuring device used by bartenders, or a unit of measure (typically 1.5 ounces).		A "jigger" can either be a measuring device used by bartenders, or a unit of measure (typically 1.5 ounces).

DrinkBoy: /* External Links */

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External Links

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)		* [https://patents.google.com/patent/USD22768S/en Design For A Jigger (C. P. Dungan, 1893)] (Google Patents)
			* [https://www.kegworks.com/blog/how-to-use-a-jigger-for-good-measure/ How To Use a Jigger for Good Measure] (KegWorks.com)