Cocktail Jigger Favorites

A good cocktail jigger will change the way you make drinks forever – free pouring is an honorable method, but jiggers definitely have their place whether it be behind the bar or at home.

A bar jigger provides a better show, ensures that each mix is consistently delicious, and really speed up the process when you’re trying out a new cocktail.

Which kind of jigger glass would work best in your mixology toolbox? Keep reading for some stellar suggestions!

Our Favorite Cocktail Jigger Designs

1. OXO Steel Double Jigger

OXO Steel makes some of the most attractive modern barware, and this OXO double-sided jigger combines the best of functionality and aesthetics. This cocktail jigger measures from 1 ½-ounces down to ¼ of an ounce, and has markings for every common measurement in between. This stainless steel jigger really excels in terms of marking visibility – measurements are extremely easy to read.

2. Stainless Steel 4-Piece Jigger Set

This simple 4-piece jigger shot set is great for quick-and-easy measurements and mixology. Each cocktail jigger is double-sided, ranging from ½ to 2-ounces. Each marking is permanently imprinted into the side of each jigger shot glass so you can be sure this set will have a nice long life.

3. E-Z Step Cocktail Jigger

A clear cocktail jigger lets you pour, measure, and mix without a single squint. The E-Z Step jigger measure is made of tough clear acrylic plastic to ensure durability. A great measuring jigger is a good bar tool to own, and this one goes up to 2 oz. to eliminate the need for an unwieldy cocktail jigger collection.

It is hard to tell which type of cocktail jigger will work best for your home bar or hosting needs until you use one – the various methods of measuring drinks are all equally valid, but bartender’s preference tops all.

Whether you’re buying a cocktail jigger for yourself or a good friend, there are plenty of designs, sizes, shapes, and materials out there to choose from; get excited – buying equipment can be just as rewarding as stocking the bar!