Have you ever thought about how making cocktails is similar to baking? The success of the end result depends not only on the quality of the ingredients, but also on the careful measurements of each element to ensure the perfect balance of flavours!
Which is why the cocktail jigger (or measure) is such an important piece of kit to add to your home bar if you’re looking to improve your mixology skills!
So, for the uninitiated, a jigger is an hourglass-shaped measuring device, usually made of metal; typically, one side has a ‘cup’ containing 1.5oz (roughly 45ml) and the other side has a smaller cup that can hold half that amount.
In all honesty, the jigger was designed for bartenders, so they could mix drinks as speedily and accurately as possible - not something most of us home-based cocktail enthusiasts need to worry about, but hey, anything that makes us feel just a little bit more like Tom Cruise in Cocktail can’t be a bad thing, right?!
Here are 10 of our top picks for some of the best cocktail jiggers and measures out there - with these beautiful jiggers you’ll soon be pouring your cocktails with style and ease!
Mother of Pearl Jigger & Spoon Set of Two, £29.50, Oliver Bonas
This pearl and gold jigger will add a touch of class and sophistication to your bar kit.
OXO Steal Angled Jigger, £8.00, John Lewis
Sleek, minimalist, sophisticated, this jigger makes measuring your gin as easy as can be.
Kitchen Craft BarCraft Stainless Steel Double Jigger, Copper, £4.00, John Lewis
Simple yet elegant, here we have a jigger that will look good in any kitchen.
Tattoo Aero® Jigger, £13.49, Urban Bar
With its tattoo inspired graphics and slender body this jigger has a little edginess to it that we love!
Coley® Jigger, Gold, £17.99, Urban Bar
This jigger’s unique shape and golden gleam will certainly grab your guests’ attention.
Classico Hammer Jigger, £23.49, Amazon
The hilt on this jigger gives it a sense of grandeur that few other jiggers can match.
Barfly Japanese Style Jigger, £12, Amazon
Stout yet mighty, this shorter jigger is given a lovely pink hue by its copper plating.
Mercer Cocktail Measure, £9.50, Borough Kitchen
Simplistic utilitarianism meets shiny gloss in this oh-so-chic jigger.
Beaumont Mezclar Preciso Cocktail Jigger, £22.78, Nisbets
With that elegant band around its tiny waist we have here a jigger of refined beauty.
Prince of Scots 24K Gold Plate Hammered Solid Copper Jigger, £40.27, Amazon
This jigger is an ode to luxury and is perfect for opulent banquets and decadent cocktail parties.
Once you have chose one of these fantastic jiggers you may need to select a shaker to go with it, we have you covered there too with these 24 amazing cocktail shakers!
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