Jigger

A jigger is a measuring device used to measure alcohol for cocktails and other mixed drinks. It is usually a small metal or glass cup, sometimes with a calibrated line on the side to measure precise amounts. The jigger is also known as a shot glass or a measure and is used to accurately measure the ingredients that go into a cocktail. Many have witnessed the bartender reach for the jigger when making drinks and measure out the exact amounts of ingredients called for in the recipe. The jigger has served bartenders around the world since the 19th century and continues to be an essential tool for the perfect drink.