Measure
Jigger
A jigger is a small measuring cup for cocktails, and also a measure of 1½ oz (45 ml).
In practice
Most jiggers have two cups back to back, often 1 oz and 2 oz or 1½ oz and ¾ oz. Fill to the brim for an accurate pour. When a recipe says "a jigger", Drinky-Drink counts it as 1½ oz (45 ml), the same as a shot.
Drinks to try it with
Jigger, in short
What does jigger mean?
A jigger is a small measuring cup for cocktails, and also a measure of 1½ oz (45 ml).