When mixing cocktails, it is important to use
the exact amount for each ingredient as indicated
in the original recipe. Not using exact ingredient
amounts is the easiest way to ruin the taste
of a drink.
Using the tools and the table below you can
ensure that the drinks will taste exactly as
they are meant to taste.
Bar
Measure
This tools is usually made of stainless steel
with a 1-ounce cup at one end, called a pony,
and a 1½ to 2 ounce measure at the other
end, called a jigger. Alternatively you can
use a standard shot glass with markings on it.
If you do not have either measure, use a standard
set of kitchen measuring spoons — 3 teaspoons,
or 1 tablespoon, equal ½ ounce, 4 teaspoons
equal ¾ ounce, and 2 tablespoons equal
1 ounce.
The tables below should help you determine
quantities of each ingredient when mixing cocktails.
