Answers.Body: <p><strong>Equal Parts Cocktail Measurement?</strong></p>
  <p>Generally speaking, cocktails are measured by volume not weight.</p>
  <blockquote>
  <p>Jiggers, cups, and other tools you use to measure out ingredients for a cocktail.</p>
  <p>Your options here are simple and few, so this is not terribly complicated.</p>
  <p><strong>Jiggers</strong></p>
  <p>Jiggers are the basic hourglass-shaped stainless-steel measuring device you've seen in many a bar. These are cheap and easy to find in most housewares stores, or online. Typically, the larger cup measures out exactly one jigger, or 1 1/2 ounces. The smaller cup is normally one half jigger, or 3/4 ounces. Be careful, a number of other sizes exist, and you should know what units you're working in.</p>
  <p>Many professional bartenders have built up strong proficiency with using these in settings where speed is of an essence. The way to use a jigger most efficiently is to hold it between thumb and forefinger, or between your first thumb and forefinger, or between your first and second fingers, like so:</p>
  <p>Hold the jigger steady, and fill it brim-full with your liquid of choice; and then it's easy to quickly tip the contents into a shaker or mixing glass.</p>
  <p>Another type of jigger is similar to the hourglass model, but it's mounted on a rod.</p>
  <p><strong>Measuring Cups</strong></p>
  <p>Really, though, it's rare that a home bartender needs to worry about speed. A professional bartender in a high-capacity bar needs to work lightning fast, obviously, but for the home schlub mixing a pre-dinner daiquiri, it's just not necessary.</p>
  <p>At home, I almost never use a jigger, unless I just want to practice my jiggering. First of all, not all jiggers are equal: some that might appear to measure a true jigger actually measure 1 1/4 ounces instead of 1 1/2. (The model with the handle, in the picture at top, is one such miscreant.) If I want accuracy in my measuring (and I do), I don't want to have to second-guess the capacity of my tools. My measurer of choice is the Oxo mini angled measuring cup.</p>
  <p>I love this darned thing and I use it daily. I even preferred it during my stint as a pro bartender. I only have one problem with it: there's no mark for 3/4 ounces. I usually eyeball it, or if I need more precision, I measure 1/2 and then 1/4 ounces.</p>
  <p>I should note, too, that some bartenders don't like measuring amounts as small as 1/4 ounce in these cups. To explain why, I need to mention something called a <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meniscus_(liquid)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">meniscus</a>. It's the curve in the upper surface of a liquid that's in a container. The reason some people see this as a problem is that the curve can make it difficult to accurately read how close you are to the 1/4-oz. mark.</p>
  <p>I have to say I'm not convinced it's always a problem. At most we're looking at a couple of drops of liquid's difference between an accurate measure and an inaccurate measure. If you're measuring a strongly flavored ingredient, such as absinthe or Fernet Branca, a couple of extra drops could affect a cocktail. But for milder tasting ingredients such as lemon juice or simple syrup, it's not going to make a huge difference. - <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/cocktail-101-measuring-utensils-jiggers-cups" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Cocktail 101: Measuring Utensils</a></p>
  </blockquote>
  <p>Jiggers are used for accurate measurements and are the foundation of consistent cocktails.</p>
  <p>A cocktail jigger is a shot or cocktail measuring cup for bartenders, ranging in sizes of 0.5-2.5 oz. For ease of use, many jiggers have fill lines on the inside or outside with oft-used cocktail or shot glass measurements.</p>
  <p>The word jigger can also be used as a unit of measurement in cocktail recipes. If you happen to come across a recipe that calls for a jigger (or jigger shot) of any spirit, that refers to the standard jigger size of 1.5 oz. Shot glasses come in various sizes, but a standard shot glass is also 1.5 oz. So in some instances, a jigger and a shot can refer to the same thing. A smaller 1 oz shot, or the 1 oz side of the jigger, is referred to as a “pony shot.”</p>
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  <p><a href="https://thecocktailnovice.com/resources/barware-basics/barware-basics-bar-jiggers/" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><strong>Common Jigger Sizes</strong></a></p>
  <p>Generally, these bar measures come in a variety of sizes, including:</p>
  <ul>
  <li><p>2oz.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p>1.5 oz.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p>1 oz.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p>.75 oz.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p>.5 oz.</p>
  </li>
  <li><p>.25 oz.</p>
  </li>
  </ul>
  </blockquote>
  <p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/sAioX.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/sAioX.jpg" alt="Jiggers 101" /></a></p>
  <p><a href="https://bevvy.co/articles/jiggers-101/1758" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jiggers 101</a></p>
  
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Answers.Text: A follow-up question. Every time I weigh these spirits. The same volume weighs slightly differently. Is this normal? eg. Gin. Sometimes one cap weighs 23mL. Sometimes 25mL. I weigh as I want to measure standard drinks.
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Answers.Text: @ThaliaMitford I cannot speak for all kinds of alcohols, but the common ones (methanol, **ethanol**, and isopropyl alcohol) are a little less dense than water. All three of these have densities of about 0.79 g/cc at standard temperature and pressure, compared to 1.0 g/cc for water. Thus the stronger the liquor the less weight it will per same volume of a less stronger liquor.
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Body: <p>This question may be quite basic.</p>
  <p>How do I properly measure ingredients of a Negroni?</p>
  <p>Equal parts of each ingredient.</p>
  <p>Is it one cap (cocktail shaker cap) of each?</p>
  <p>Or equal in terms of mL.</p>
  <p>Using my scales:</p>
  <ul>
  <li>Campari, One Cap, 29mL</li>
  <li>Vermouth, One Cap, 27mL</li>
  <li>Gin, One Cap, 23mL</li>
  </ul>
  <p>So my question is, should it be &quot;30mL, 30mL, 30mL&quot; or &quot;One cap, one cap, one cap&quot;.</p>
  
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Comments.Text: I’m not an expert, but I believe all cocktails are measured by volume not weight.
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Title: Equal Parts Cocktail Measurement
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ThreadText: # Equal Parts Cocktail Measurement
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2021-06-04)
  
  This question may be quite basic.
  
  How do I properly measure ingredients of a Negroni?
  
  Equal parts of each ingredient.
  
  Is it one cap (cocktail shaker cap) of each?
  
  Or equal in terms of mL.
  
  Using my scales:
  
  * Campari, One Cap, 29mL
  * Vermouth, One Cap, 27mL
  * Gin, One Cap, 23mL
  
  So my question is, should it be "30mL, 30mL, 30mL" or "One cap, one cap, one cap".
  
  **Tags:** cocktails
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: I’m not an expert, but I believe all cocktails are measured by volume not weight.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2021-06-07. Score: 0 | Accepted answer
  
  **Equal Parts Cocktail Measurement?**
  
  Generally speaking, cocktails are measured by volume not weight.
  
  > Jiggers, cups, and other tools you use to measure out ingredients for a cocktail.
  >
  > Your options here are simple and few, so this is not terribly complicated.
  >
  > **Jiggers**
  >
  > Jiggers are the basic hourglass-shaped stainless-steel measuring device you've seen in many a bar. These are cheap and easy to find in most housewares stores, or online. Typically, the larger cup measures out exactly one jigger, or 1 1/2 ounces. The smaller cup is normally one half jigger, or 3/4 ounces. Be careful, a number of other sizes exist, and you should know what units you're working in.
  >
  > Many professional bartenders have built up strong proficiency with using these in settings where speed is of an essence. The way to use a jigger most efficiently is to hold it between thumb and forefinger, or between your first thumb and forefinger, or between your first and second fingers, like so:
  >
  > Hold the jigger steady, and fill it brim-full with your liquid of choice; and then it's easy to quickly tip the contents into a shaker or mixing glass.
  >
  > Another type of jigger is similar to the hourglass model, but it's mounted on a rod.
  >
  > **Measuring Cups**
  >
  > Really, though, it's rare that a home bartender needs to worry about speed. A professional bartender in a high-capacity bar needs to work lightning fast, obviously, but for the home schlub mixing a pre-dinner daiquiri, it's just not necessary.
  >
  > At home, I almost never use a jigger, unless I just want to practice my jiggering. First of all, not all jiggers are equal: some that might appear to measure a true jigger actually measure 1 1/4 ounces instead of 1 1/2. (The model with the handle, in the picture at top, is one such miscreant.) If I want accuracy in my measuring (and I do), I don't want to have to second-guess the capacity of my tools. My measurer of choice is the Oxo mini angled measuring cup.
  >
  > I love this darned thing and I use it daily. I even preferred it during my stint as a pro bartender. I only have one problem with it: there's no mark for 3/4 ounces. I usually eyeball it, or if I need more precision, I measure 1/2 and then 1/4 ounces.
  >
  > I should note, too, that some bartenders don't like measuring amounts as small as 1/4 ounce in these cups. To explain why, I need to mention something called a [meniscus](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meniscus_(liquid)). It's the curve in the upper surface of a liquid that's in a container. The reason some people see this as a problem is that the curve can make it difficult to accurately read how close you are to the 1/4-oz. mark.
  >
  > I have to say I'm not convinced it's always a problem. At most we're looking at a couple of drops of liquid's difference between an accurate measure and an inaccurate measure. If you're measuring a strongly flavored ingredient, such as absinthe or Fernet Branca, a couple of extra drops could affect a cocktail. But for milder tasting ingredients such as lemon juice or simple syrup, it's not going to make a huge difference. - [Cocktail 101: Measuring Utensils](https://www.seriouseats.com/cocktail-101-measuring-utensils-jiggers-cups)
  
  Jiggers are used for accurate measurements and are the foundation of consistent cocktails.
  
  A cocktail jigger is a shot or cocktail measuring cup for bartenders, ranging in sizes of 0.5-2.5 oz. For ease of use, many jiggers have fill lines on the inside or outside with oft-used cocktail or shot glass measurements.
  
  The word jigger can also be used as a unit of measurement in cocktail recipes. If you happen to come across a recipe that calls for a jigger (or jigger shot) of any spirit, that refers to the standard jigger size of 1.5 oz. Shot glasses come in various sizes, but a standard shot glass is also 1.5 oz. So in some instances, a jigger and a shot can refer to the same thing. A smaller 1 oz shot, or the 1 oz side of the jigger, is referred to as a “pony shot.”
  
  > [**Common Jigger Sizes**](https://thecocktailnovice.com/resources/barware-basics/barware-basics-bar-jiggers/)
  >
  > Generally, these bar measures come in a variety of sizes, including:
  >
  > * 2oz.
  > * 1.5 oz.
  > * 1 oz.
  > * .75 oz.
  > * .5 oz.
  > * .25 oz.
  
  [![Jiggers 101](https://i.sstatic.net/sAioX.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/sAioX.jpg)
  
  [Jiggers 101](https://bevvy.co/articles/jiggers-101/1758)
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: A follow-up question. Every time I weigh these spirits. The same volume weighs slightly differently. Is this normal? eg. Gin. Sometimes one cap weighs 23mL. Sometimes 25mL. I weigh as I want to measure standard drinks.  
  > **username_2**: @ThaliaMitford I cannot speak for all kinds of alcohols, but the common ones (methanol, **ethanol**, and isopropyl alcohol) are a little less dense than water. All three of these have densities of about 0.79 g/cc at standard temperature and pressure, compared to 1.0 g/cc for water. Thus the stronger the liquor the less weight it will per same volume of a less stronger liquor.  
  
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