How do you measure co*cktails?
Measuring for a “Jigger”
It's a dual-cup tool that bartenders use to measure co*cktails. One side is typically twice the volume as the smaller side. The most common jigger size is the same as a shot glass (1½ oz), with the small side holding ¾ oz. If a recipe calls for a jigger, 1½ oz is the amount to pour.
First, the liquid is poured into a tall container, often a graduated cylinder, and then the alcoholmeter/hydrometer is gently lowered into the liquid until it floats freely. Alcoholmeter is used to determine the volume of alcohol or proof.
Some jiggers hold different amounts of liquid, but a standard one is 1.5 fluid ounces (44 mL). Only classic co*cktails, like Old Fashioneds and Cosmopolitans, will use this measurement.
Don't have a jigger? No problem. If you really want to be precise when mixing a drink, use a measuring spoon—one tablespoon holds half an ounce. For larger volumes (two or more ounces), use a one-cup measuring cup—our favorites also have ounce measures.
What is a jigger? A co*cktail jigger is a shot or co*cktail measuring cup for bartenders, ranging in sizes of 0.5-2.5 oz. For ease of use, many jiggers have fill lines on the inside or outside with oft-used co*cktail or shot glass measurements. The word jigger can also be used as a unit of measurement in co*cktail recipes.
Distillation refers to the process of separating alcohol from the rest of the liquid by boiling and condensation using specialty glassware. The second method, gas chromatography, is considered the most accurate method for measuring alcohol content.
- Place the speed pourer on the bottle. Consider which hand you'll be pouring with and face the speed pourer's spout towards the cup.
- Hold the liquor bottle by its neck. ...
- Turn the bottle upside down. ...
- Count out your pour. ...
- Cut the liquor.
Alcohol units are a simple way of understanding the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink. One unit is 10ml (millilitres) or 8g (grams) of pure alcohol. Because alcoholic drinks come in different strengths and sizes, units are a way to tell how strong your drink is, which can also help you to make comparisons.
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A jigger is a common bar essential that acts as a co*cktail measuring cup. Jiggers are dual-sided and help bartenders cut down on overpouring and remain consistent when crafting co*cktails. They have different capacities on each end and range from 0.5 to 2.5 ounces.
How do you calculate how many drinks for a party?
During a party, plan one bottle for every two guests. Beer: Estimate that guests will drink about 12 ounces (one bottle) every half hour to hour during the party. co*cktails: Allow one and a half ounces of liquor for each drink. A 750 milliliter bottle (a fifth) makes about 16 drinks.
- 1 cup as the size of your fist.
- ½ cup as the size of tennis ball.
- ¼ cup as the size of an egg.
- 1 tablespoon to be about the size of your thumb.
- 1 teaspoon is about the size of the top joint of your index finger.
Use a kitchen scale.
One cup is eight ounces, and so one cup of water—or a cup of liquid with roughly equal density—will approximately weigh eight fluid ounces. If a recipe includes the ingredients in metric measurements, use this conversion: One cup of water is equivalent to two hundred and thirty-six grams.
co*cktails live and die on the balance of ingredients, a miss measurement will quickly lead to a drink that won't taste the way it should. Jiggers come in many different styles, so it's important to find the type you are most comfortable using.
Metric co*cktail Measurements
Metric measurements are considered the 'bartender basics' in bartending. You'll find it in two forms behind the bar, milliliters (ml) and centiliters (cl); with ml being the most common unit of measurement. However they are interchangeable with 1cl equalling 10ml.
Spoon - You can use a simple spoon from your flatware drawer to measure out the shot serving. Most flatware spoons hold approximately . 5 oz., so a shot would be around three spoonfuls. Measuring spoon - If you have measuring spoons handy, you can pour a shot using a tablespoon 3 times or a teaspoon 9 times.
Medicine Cup
A medicine cup is almost the size of a 1.5 oz shot glass. So, if you do the math, you might just need to add or lessen a few drops of your liquor to get the right measurement. Simply pour in your desired spirit until it reaches the mark, then transfer it to a serving glass.
The average pour for most drinks is between 1 1/2 and 2 ounces. While every recipe will be different, a co*cktail will typically call for 1 1/2 ounces of the base liquor (vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, etc.) and some recipes call for a full 2 ounces.
Ounces As Common Standard
In bartending and mixology, “parts” is often synonymous with ounces. 1 part equals 1 ounce.
A shot, like a co*cktail, is typically 1.5 ounces in size. There are four types of spirits (40% alcohol): A standard drink is one nip or shot (30 ml) of spirits (e.g. vodka, gin). A typical Margarita is served with one shot of tequila and 1.5 ounces of fruit juice.
What is the golden ratio for co*cktails?
Almost all the classic drinks you know and love, from the Daiquiri to the Gimlet or the Margarita come down to the same basic ratio: 2:1:1. That's two parts spirit, one part sweet, and one part sour, commonly known as the Golden Ratio.
"Parts" are imprecise measurement units: "1 part" is any equal part of the total volume. It could be 1 ounce for a single co*cktail, 1 cup for a punch, or any other measurement.
How Many Counts Is a 2 Oz Pour? A 2-ounce pour is 4 counts using a pour spout. So you'll count “one one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand, four one-thousand” and stop.
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Jiggers
- Single Jigger. A single jigger is a simple measuring tool that has a single bowl used to hold the liquor. ...
- Double Jigger. ...
- 10. Japanese Jigger.
Most guests will have two drinks in the first hour and one per hour after that. So for a two-hour event multiply the number of guests by three, and so on, to determine the number of drinks you'll need to serve.
Plan on three drinks per person during a two-hour co*cktail party. The amount of mixers you will need depends on the type of co*cktails you plan to serve. Look at your drink recipes and multiply the volume of mixer ingredients needed per co*cktail by three per person for a two-hour party.
Typically, many venues recommended having 1 bartender for 75-100 guests. However, if you are looking for even better service, we suggest 2 as many guests report that 1 bartender was not enough for 100 people.
Double = 2 units
The majority of spirits are 40% alcohol, so when measured, they are equal to one unit. So, if you were to have a single gin and tonic, that would be one unit, but if you were to have a double the next round, that counts as two.
It is also recommended that you have two alcohol free days per week. Many co*cktails contain 3 x 25ml spirit measures which is the equivalent of 3 units.
The number of ounces in a shot glass depends on the size of the glass. Most shot glasses hold around 1.25 oz. to 1.5 oz., but there is no official standard size for a shot. Some shot glasses can be less than an ounce and others can be over 3 ounces, with the most common size being 1.5 oz.
How many units is in one co*cktail?
Drinks and units
*Gin, rum, vodka, whisky, tequila and sambuca. Large (35ml) single measures of spirits are 1.4 units.
The Four-Count Pour
A four-count is just what it sounds like. As you pour, count to four (yes, with “Mississippi”), and stop. Each “count” should equal about ½ ounce of alcohol. With a bit of practice, what ends up in your glass should fill the 2-ounce side of a jigger.
The US national standard is that a single pour or shot is 1.5oz (44.3ml or 4.4cl) and a double pour is 2oz (59.14ml or 5.9cl).
Ounces As Common Standard
In bartending and mixology, “parts” is often synonymous with ounces. 1 part equals 1 ounce.
In the United States, a “standard drink” (also known as an alcoholic drink equivalent) is defined as any drink that contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol.
Alcohol units are a simple way of understanding the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink. One unit is 10ml (millilitres) or 8g (grams) of pure alcohol.
A standard bottle of alcohol, or a fifth, has 750 milliliters, which will give you about 16 shots or 16 co*cktails. One shot is typically an ounce and a half. A mini or nip has 50 milliliters, and will give you one shot. A quarter pint is 100 milliliters and will give you two shots.
Jiggers are the basic hourglass-shaped stainless-steel measuring device you've seen in many a bar. These are cheap and easy to find in most housewares stores, or online. Typically, the larger cup measures out exactly one jigger, or 1 1/2 ounces. The smaller cup is normally one half jigger, or 3/4 ounces.
How many ounces in a shot glass? The accepted amount of liquor served in a shot glass in the U.S. is 1.5 ounces or 44 milliliters. Even though the government has never officially set a standard measurement for a shot, the state of Utah formally defines it as 1.5 fluid ounces.
