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Use a jigger: Jiggers are measuring tools used by bartenders.—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 The Mitt left my little glass prep bowls, mini tongs, jiggers, measuring spoons, and thermometer probes sparkling clean.—Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 The set includes a jigger, strainer, bar spoon, bottle opener, zester, two whiskey spheres, a muddler, tongs and four cocktail picks.—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jigger