Baking, Physics and Thingamajigs: Why Measuring is a Must
Imagine it’s your birthday and your friend bakes you a cake. It looks alright, but when you slice into it the consistency is dry, the icing is all sloppy and it tastes like someone forgot to add the sugar. Disappointing, right?
Now what if that cake had been supplied by your local baker? You’d never give them your business again; you’d tell all your friends how awful it tasted; and you’d probably ask for a refund.
While your friend might not be about to win The Great Australian Bake Off, you’d expect more from a baking business that should have the experience, tools and ingredients to make something professional.
For bakers, measuring is imperative when it comes to baking the perfect cake. And the requirements for a bartender to make a top-notch cocktail are just the same.
Consistency is Key for Cocktails
Consistently good cocktails can only be made when you’re as accurate as possible in your measurements. And the best way to do that is to use a jigger.
“The word ‘jigger’ is related to the American word ‘thingamajig,” both words meaning basically ‘object or device that has no other name.’”
Despite its vague name, the jigger is probably the most essential bar tool. Free-pouring or inaccurate measurements behind the bar spell trouble - not just from a cost and wastage perspective but also because it usually leads to a poorly made cocktail.
Sometimes inaccuracies simply mean inconsistency in what you’re serving up, which means your poor customer doesn’t know whether they’re in for a delicious treat or a substandard beverage.
The Wrong Jigger Could Ruin a Cocktail
So, using a bar tool like the jigger avoids those inaccuracies. Right?
Well, almost…
See, when it comes to the jigger, physics can cause some difficulties. Here comes the science part… when liquid is poured into standard round jiggers, it forms a little thing called a meniscus, which is the bubble that forms on top.
“A bubble or lens for most bars is a fact of life affecting almost every design of jigger on the planet! Liquor control experts such as Barmetrix acknowledge that the bubble can add 3-5mL or 1/10-1/6 Oz. on every 30 mL/1 Oz served!”
Those few milliliters difference in each pour renders your cocktail recipe inaccurate. And provides an inconsistent experience for your customer.
The Überbartools™ range of jiggers are completely different and the only jiggers that do not create the meniscus – due to their unique and ergonomically designed ‘trilobial’ shape.
A Different Kind of Jigger
The practical ProJig™ in the unique Überbartools™ shape also has four different measurements so you can work with one single bar tool for measuring purposes. And the stunning ProMegJig™ in copper or gold, will knock the socks off anyone on the other side of the bar.
Both styles of Überbartools™ jigger are unique, ergonomic and durable, and will be a welcome addition to your bar tool collection, plus they’ll make your cocktails tasty every time!
So, remember a jigger means accuracy…and an Überbartools™ jigger means the most accurate pour in the world.
Visit our website to see our range of jiggers and find out more.
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