Sticking to standardized recipes, standard liquor pours, and standard wine pours can lower pour costs, improve liquor inventory control, and make your bar remarkably profitable. Knowing how to pour is an important part of any bartenders duties and one of the bartending basics.
Below, read all about what a standard liquor pour isâin rocks pours, using jiggers, pouring shots, and when making cocktails with tonic water. Well also cover standard whiskey and champagne pours to round it out.
How Many Ounces Are in a Shot? A shot is typically 1.5 ounces, which equates to one standard jigger. Shot glasses can be used for drinking or measuring. They come in an array of different sizes and shapes that can be used for multiple purposes.
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How Many Ounces Is a Standard Pour of Liquor?
A standard liquor pour at most bars across the U.S. is 1.5 ounces. Most. There are some notable exceptions. Some larger corporate establishments pour 1.25 ounces, while some higher-end establishments with complex signature cocktails will pour 2 ounces.
Overpouring can lead to profit losses while underpouring can lead to unhappy customers. You may even have the bottle around to long and find out you let the alcohol expire. Also, if you order a drink neat or on the rocks, youâll get a rocks pour. This is also a good way to practice how to upset, Which is a good way to practice how to upsell, by the way.
How Much Liquor Is in a Double?
The standard pour for a double is 3 ounces, which is two standard 1.5-ounce liquor pours.
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FAQ
Is a jigger 1 or 2 shots?
How much liquor is in a jigger?
What is a single jigger used for?
What is the standard pour on jiggers?
What is a 1 oz jigger?
A smaller 1 oz shot, or the 1 oz side of the jigger, is referred to as a “pony shot.” For many years, the only alcohol measuring tool was a smaller glass. The best way to measure the amount of spirit one was adding to a cocktail was with a 2 oz. sherry glass. This led to inexact, messy pours from a glass that was not meant for measurement.
How much Jigger should a bartender use?
A jigger in one cocktail recipe can differ from an amount in another. You should also hire a bartender who is familiar with jigger measurements and how they range in size. A standard jigger is 1.5 oz. and 0.75 ounces on either side. The most common jiggers are 1.5 x 0.75 oz. and 2 x 1 oz. How Many Ounces Are in a Jigger?
What is a jigger & how does it work?
For that, you need the right tool. That is when a jigger comes into action. This little measuring device helps bartenders to get the exact measurements for each ingredient of a drink. The standard jigger size is 1.5 ounces (45ml) on the larger side, and 1 oz (30ml) on the smaller side.
What is a cocktail Jigger?
A jigger, often only called a bar jigger or cocktail jigger, is a small and usually dual-sided hourglass-shaped tool that makes it easy to measure ingredients to create cocktails quickly and consistently. They come in different sizes and designs. This tool is used by bartenders for measuring and pouring liquid ingredients when mixing cocktails.