Best jiggers according to redditors
We found 69 Reddit comments discussing the best jiggers. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 69 Reddit comments discussing the best jiggers. We ranked the 15 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Kikkerland Measuring Jigger Cube
>it doesn't measure anything
It's a measuring jigger, for measuring amounts of liquor. https://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-BA08-Measuring-Jigger-Cube/dp/B0013J0BAQ
Hey, I'm a drinky ex-mormon myself. Welcome to the other side! A couple of my sisters asked me for similar advice when they were first trying out alcohol and they seemed to like sweet wines and low-octane, sweeter drinks best. Maybe try out some fresh fruit blender drinks.
As for equipment, most of what you need may already be in your kitchen. I get the most use out of my hand-held citrus press, my peeler and my OXO angled jigger. Shakers are fun-looking and could be a good gift, but I rarely use mine. Glassware is always a fun gift!
I hope this helps! Good luck!
I use this OXO measuring jigger. I wanted one that had a 2oz capacity, and having both oz and tbsp gradations is also nice.
Yeah I have one of those. I never use it anymore now that I have two of these.
The ones in the picture are awful and you're torturing yourself. They definitely look cool, but they're just too small. If you want a full measure, you have to be super careful with it or you'll spill.
If the company's paying for it. Run over to Cocktail Kingdom or Barfly and piece together your kit. Or simply pick up Barfly's super deluxe kit (Barfly website link). I'd add a Big Ass Muddler, Santoku, additional size jigger and whatever else you need. This kit will probably last your lifetime.
If that price is too high...
Pick up this Vino Bravo kit, add what you need and grab a nice work bag from Home Depot/Lowes. It's a B+ kit, as opposed to the A+ of Barfly and Cocktail Kingdom... for 1/4 the price.
I suggest pushing for the first idea if you can.
~Good luck!
ETA: Don't forget a cheap stone or knife sharpener.
Jigga pls It measures out shots of hard alcohol.
I really don't think a julep strainer is necessary, especially if you are using a metal tin for a mixing glass.
I also think with that jigger you are going to run into trouble not having 1/4 oz line on it. It's got less flair but I know many people on here (myself included) use this
Edit: you are also definitely going to want to get a citrus press, I have this guy if you're already ordering from cocktail knigdom
Me and a friend spent quite a bit of time looking for off the shelf parts to use in a form 1 can and stumbled upon something quite remarkable. A 3/4 oz. jigger is an almost perfect fit in a NAPA 4003 fuel filter. Simply split it from the other end of the jigger, mount it in the chuck and bore a hole in the center. Then turn down a tube of 1.5" ID aluminum to fit inside and cut into sections for spacers. We have completed them and they have held up to 5.56 NATO and full power 300 Blackout without any problems. Oh, they work quite well too! Very quiet with subsonic 300 Blackout. I hope to make a DIY thread soon. This will have to do until I get some of the lathe pics.
Edit: Get can here
Get jiggers here
Split jiggers
Here's the jiggers after being separated.
Front and back of baffle and spacer.
Detail showing machining inside spacer to allow baffle to seat properly.
Two baffle stacks stacked.
First coat of paint! Here you can see we faced the end cap and knurled it. I also drilled two holes in the front of the cap so I could use a spanner wrench in case it gets stuck.
On one of the hosts. 300 Blackout pistol.
Tear down after a day at the range. Here you can see we milled the blast baffle to reduce weight. I hope to mill the spacers to further reduce weight. It is especially dirty because I used wire pulling gel on some subsonic ammo to see just how quiet it could get. Very impressive performance for the money spent.
I use the OXO Steel Double Jigger. It has easy to read markings for smaller measurements and is thick enough in the center that I can hold a tin in my left hand, the jigger between my left index and middle fingers, a bottle in my right, and tilt the jigger to pour the ingredients without having to set the tin down. This comes in super handy when someone orders a drink not on the menu and I have to leave my well to go to the back bar, where none of my spirits have speed pours.
I'd search for a Bartenders Kit - something like this - to get a good sense of what equipment you might want for the types of drinks you'll be making. I definitely wouldn't buy one of those kits because they're almost always crap, but just for reference.
Basics that I have in my bar are:
I just included the links for reference - you'll probably want to search a little for the highest-quality tools, because you really don't want flimsy stuff.
For glassware, I like to just pick out unique stuff that I find in my travels, but I have all the basics - rocks glasses, highball glasses, long-stem martini glasses, margarita glasses, pint glasses, Guinness glasses, a couple of snifters, and a Chimay glass.
For the booze it's kind of up to you, but just think about what liquor types a bar has in its speed-well for your base, and then just add higher-end, unique stuff from there. I always have a nice vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, irish whiskey, cognac, and brandy in the cabinet.
Then I have the popular mixers/liquers - Grand Marnier (skip the Triple Sec and get the good stuff), Bailey's, Kahlua, Amaretto, Limoncello, Frangelico, Chambord, White/Dark Creme de Cacao, Blue Curacao, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, sour mix and simple syrup, soda + tonic, juices, Fireball, various Schnapps, etc.
And then from there I just gradually collect bottles of high-end stuff that will get sipped slowly and dress the bar up a bit. Just picked up a bottle of Kraken that has one of the cooler labels I've ever seen (and tastes pretty damn good, too).
Have fun!
Do NOT get a cobbler. They are a pain to get apart and I haven't used one yet where the top part hasn't all but sealed shut completely. You want a metal on metal shaker. Steel has the best thermal properties and isn't ever going to break.
I personally would advise the following:
Shaker:
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Boston-Shaker-Professional/dp/B06Y2NN5N3/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501019324&sr=1-5&keywords=boston+shaker
Spoon:
https://www.amazon.com/Hiware-Inches-Stainless-Pattern-Cocktail/dp/B00IRY8CJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501019552&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bar+spoon&psc=1
Jigger
https://www.amazon.com/Vking-Japanese-Jigger-Stainless-Cocktail/dp/B0126GQ806/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501019600&sr=1-8&keywords=jigger
Strainer:
https://www.amazon.com/Winco-Stainless-Steel-4-Prong-Strainer/dp/B000H7VF64/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501019642&sr=1-4&keywords=bar+strainer
Muddler (Edit): https://www.amazon.com/HIC-Muddler-FSC-Certified-Beechwood-8-75-Inches/dp/B00KLHNH34/ref=sr_1_14?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501019848&sr=1-14&keywords=muddler
Barmat (Edit, but HIGHLY recommended): https://www.amazon.com/BonBon-Professional-Bar-Service-Mat/dp/B06X93XN69/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501019915&sr=1-4&keywords=bar+mat
Not stupid. It's a type of jigger or, more expertly, alcohol pouring cup. ;)
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Angled-Measuring-Jigger-Stainless/dp/B00B6LUAPW/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1542243652&sr=8-9&keywords=alcohol+measuring+cup
I forgot to mention that while I have several traditional jiggers, I find myself using the OXO Steel Angled Measuring Jigger most often. But that is entirely preference.
I use this more than my Cocktail Kingdom jiggers
I usually just use a known measure, even a tablespoon, to work it out, since very few have fill lines. I personally want to replace my collection with this one.
Oxo Stainless Steel Jigger
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6LUAPW/
Love it for things like this.
OP is looking for something that could store and dispense a measured amount though.
I'm not a professional bartender, but I buy my gear from the same suppliers they do and here in the EU, you basically have three options:
-jiggers in US (oz)
-jiggers in metric (ml)
-jiggers in both US and metric.
Most are availble in both 'certified', which I'd presume means that the volume markings have been verified, or regular versions. If you're in the UK, do make sure that you're not required by law to use 'certified' jiggers, in which case I'm pretty sure the stepped steel one I recommended isn't an option.
Me, I use a cool little stepped jigger that I get from Amazon. It has markings in both systems, plus tsp, tbps, etc. This one here, which is sold worldwide:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Oxo makes a nice transparent plastic one, but it doesn't look very 'bar like', and they also sell a set of measuring tubes(cups) of various sizes that comes in very handy when you're making cocktails like the original Zombie that call for plenty of ingredients in tiny quantities.
I also use the Pearson Paw from Urban Bar in the UK for small doses, but that's just me.
Hope this helps!
Generally, you don't want to buy a set (this applies to most consumer goods) as they usually are compiled of subpar or superfluous items, aimed for the uninformed beginner who just want to get started, but instead pick good stuff yourself.
With a Shaker, a Strainer, (a Fine Strainer), (a Juicer), and a Jigger, you can make pretty much any shaken drink. If you want, you can look into a muddler as well. I'd recommend staying away from buying anything expensive. Best deal is buying a french rolling pin and chopping it into two muddlers (Link).
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Even though shaken drinks are the majority, most of my favourites are still stirred drinks. If you want you can splurge on a mixing glass from one of the cocktail sites which are pretty but really expensive, or you can check IKEA. Their VARDAGEN or BENUNGE cups are pretty perfect for this (Link). He'll also need a cocktail spoon for stirring. Either buy one from the cocktail sites (Avoid those with the red tip), or find a neat pair of chopsticks. The chopsticks are untraditional, especially in the west, but are functionally as good or better as a spoon for most use cases.
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Apart from gear to make cocktails, one thing which is always nice to get, is glasses for serving them in. I don't know if this applies to your dad, but some fancy stemmed glasses are always cool to get.
If you're in Europe, check out Cocktailkingdom.co.uk or Cocktailian.de. Otherwise, Amazon is great (remember to check .co.uk and .de for better deals). I bought my shaker and cocktail spoon from Homestia.com, and am happy with them; good quality, great price, and arrived in a fancy box. The only downside is that I think they ship from China, so it might not arrive prior to christmas.
The 3 piece shaker is more work to clean and has a smaller capacity than a 2 piece shaker. That hawthorne strainer looks useless. the spring on it is not nearly taught enough to filter out small pieces of ice or pulp. I don't use speed pourers at home and don't know why someone would want to.
Cocktail kingdom carries top of the line stuff. To start I'd get a 2 piece shaker from them, their hawthorne strainer, and then any julep and tea strainer will do. The oxo jigger is very nice for home users. I've also heard good things about "top shelf bar supply", and I believe their stuff is more affordable.
cocktail kingdom sells the best muddler, but you don't need that at the beginning.
You'll want a hand-held citrus juicer eventually. Something like this is the way to go, with as much metal as possible.
for garnishes you'll want a y-peeler, and for a y-peeler you want kuhn-rikon. 3 of those are still like 1/3 cheaper than brands that work way worse.
barspoons are nice but you can get by with a chopstick or just a regular old spoon.
Okay so I know you said under $5 but this is just a few cents over. I hope this can count. It's a garlic masher. Who DOESN'T want one of those?! Keep all the stinky off your hands and get a perfect mince for cooking?! It's like, heaven. I hate chopping garlic.
Also, my father is a huge griller and he swears by perfection with a meat thermometer. Getting the perfect cook every time, keep your family and friends happy :) and only $3.60.
I have a silicone basting brush at home and I LOVE IT. And it's only $2.00.
Some people don't have one of these but I love having it in my sink because it keeps all the nasty food from clogging up my drains. Into the garbage where you belong!
I noticed you had a cocktail shaker on there. Great for people who want shaken, but how about stirred drinks? Do it with something fun!
Also, make the perfect drinks with perfect pours. Jiggers make it easy if you're not an experienced bartender.
I've found some cool things for myself as well! Everyone benefits :)
I don't know what a "tip-jigger" is, but I use this guy and it's fantastic. Has measurements in tablespoons and ounces and it looks pretty slick too.
A shaker. I recommend a three piece shaker - that is one that looks like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Stainless-Drinks-Cocktail-Parties/dp/B009AQGKYU ...A lot of people don't like the three piece cocktail shaker but I think that you'll be more confident with it than a Boston-style shaker.
After the shaker (or when getting it at the same time as the shaker) pick up something to measure with - a jigger or two. Something that looks like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Measure-Spirit-Measuring/dp/B0001IX13Y
After you've got your shaker, read up on the IBA's classic and unforgettable drinks, link here: http://www.iba-world.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88&Itemid=532 ...Look for drinks that look interesting to you or that would allow you to purchase and try some new alcohol. Almost all of the IBA drinks will not call for obscure ingredients so you won't be wasting your money buying something you'll only use for one specific drink.
When buying booze, buy middle-of-the-shelf or top-of-the-shelf. You don't need to buy anything exotic and you DEFINITELY don't need to buy something by name (e.g. Bacardi 8 year aged rum, Tanqueray gin). You may consider visiting proof66.com for liquor reviews but generally speaking you can start out with Beefeater or Bombay Sapphire for your gin, Bacardi for your white and golden rums (unless you live somewhere where you can by Havana Club), virtually anything for your vodka that isn't too expensive, anything that is made from 100% agave for your Tequila, brandy (I like Torres 10 year from Spain) whenever something calls for cognac unless cognac is cheap wherever you are, a decent bourbon whiskey (the manufacturer here will be endlessly debated but try not to spend more than $25-30), a decent rye whisky (again, endlessly debated - try not to spend more than $30), and some cointreau.
When buying mixer ingredients, feel free to buy top-of-the-shelf. Perrier carbonated water, Canadian Club/Schweppes tonic water, and whatever represents the best maker of fruit juices in your area.
Don't worry about the garnishes unless it's fairly common stuff (apples, oranges, etc) with the exception if it's for a drink that absolutely requires a garnish of some kind - this is occasionally the case for some drinks like a "Fancy Gin Cocktail" where the lemon peel is a critical component. Garnishes are often a great way to dress up your drinks, but you have to crawl before you can walk and you're still very much in the crawling phase of things. :)
As others have noted, glassware is important but you can drink out of anything whereas if you don't have the booze, shaker, or jigger, then you can't do anything.
That's it. You don't need much to make a lot of great cocktails. Just follow the little recipes, measure stuff out carefully, shake whenever you're supposed to shake, stir whenever you're supposed to stir, and there you go. Try out a few, ideally with your SO or a few friends, and see what you like. Develop a small repertoire, keep track of the drinks you like, and after awhile you'll be the guy that knows how to make the good drinks.
Depends on the alchohol and if you like sweet or dry drinks. The beautiful thing about cheap alcohol is that it's perfect for cocktails. Never mix good alcohol with cheap mixers. Using a good Rye whiskey with coke or ginger ale is a waste, but mixing it with Absinthe, Peychaud's bitters, a sugar cube and shaken over ice will yield my favorite cocktail a Rye Sazerac.
Here's my suggests for the basics
Vodka: Moscow Mule
Ingredients: 4 oz Ginger beer, 1 1/2 oz Vodka, 1/6 oz Lime juice, and mint to taste. It's important to either muddle the mint or to slap it against tour hand a few times to get those oils to come out and flavor the cocktail.
Rum: Dark and Stormy
Ingredients: 2 ounces Gosling's or Myers's dark rum, 5 ounces ginger beer, Lime wedge.
Tequila: Classic Margarita
Ingredients: 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce triple sec (orange schnapps mixer 15% alchohol), 1 lime, add simple syrup to taste. Salted rim or splash of OJ optional.
Whiskey or Bourbon: Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
Muddle cherry orange and sugar cube with the dashes of bitters. Pour whiskey over top.
Gin: don't buy cheap gin....gin isn't like vodka. Gin has a different flavor depending g on the brand. My favorite brand Hendricks had notes of cucumber and rose tips in it and is amazing in a variety of drinks.
Best recipe I can do for gin: Tom Collins
Ingredients: 2 ounces gin, .75 ounce lemon juice, and .5 ounce simple. Pour over ice and stir.
Another option is to just use lemonade. Never shake gin and you'll bruise the juniper in the spirit and really take away from the liquor.
Get yourself one of these a shaker and a cocktail book. Start experimenting.
This channel has some decent drink receipts if you're looking for some.
Prost!
http://12bottlebar.com/
Go to that site, which is sadly no longer active, but the back log is great. Find recipes that basically use the stuff you have, and start working your way through it. Read the articles.
Or, they have a book, which is worth buying.
You will likely not be needing that blender, at least not very often. I find most blended drinks are more work than what they're worth on a small scale.
Otherwise, you just need a shaker and a pint glass for stirred drinks. You also might want to purchase a Hawthorne Strainer, a jigger, and possibly a mesh strainer.
I could list out 50 drinks that basically just use the spirits you have plus some juices/sugar, but I'd just be listing the stuff that's on 12 Bottle Bars site.
I won't do a ton, but here's an example of one rabbit hole: First, make a Gimlet, if you like it, then try a Fitzgerald, if you like it, then make a Bee's Knees. If you like that, then make a Gold Rush...
You get the idea.
Meh. I guess the third one. Best reviews and it has a metal-on-metal shaker, which is my personal preference. If your interest persists you will probably end up upgrading almost everything in the kit.
You could probably get by for a long time with just a shaker, jigger, barspoon, hawthorne strainer, and a fine mesh strainer.
$47 total and all those products have a much better chance of persisting in a cocktail enthusiast's equipment for the long haul. You could later add quality versions of the other stuff (muddler, more jiggers, etc).
I have owned (and still use!) everything in that above list. Though I am considering upgrading the hawthorne strainer to one with a tighter coil in the spring (I have heard good things about Cocktail Kingdom's).
Bar spoon
Tin
Hawthorne strainer
Jigger
This is a fairly cheap startup kit that will cover your bases.
Old Fashioneds are stirred in the rocks glass directly. Bitters, simple syrup, orange peel -> muddle -> add ice -> add whiskey -> stir til diluted properly.
Use a pint glass with the tin for shaken cocktails. You can also use a pint glass for stirred cocktails that are served up (Manhattan, Martini). Throw down on a Yarai mixing glass if you get really serious, they're awesome.
If you decide to get more serious tools, I've got a ton of stuff from Cocktail Kingdom - really high quality, sees 4 days a week of hard bar use and a bit of work at home, but not cheap. I'd start with their shaken kit, add a spoon and a muddler, and possibly a Yarai glass and fine mesh strainer. Their shipping is a little outrageous, so I usually pick up as much as I can at once to justify it.
Or these.
Though, to date, I've been more of a funnel guy and just picked up a jigger recently.
I'd go with the Jigger/Pony combo
For garnish accessories you can't go wrong by buying them in bulk from a restaurant supply place.
Pizza buns!
Pringles!
Tater Tots!
Ok so maybe those aren't entirely healthy but WHO CARES :D
They're all good eats!
And this jigger
Thanks for being so generous and posting this contest! :)
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Steel-Angled-Measuring-Jigger/dp/B00B6LUAPW/
Just a lot easier to pour. You should be able to find them locally no problem too.
When you wake up, order one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/OXO-3105000-SteeL-Double-Jigger/dp/B0036X4YOG/ref=sr_1_5
Your drinks will become so much better.
Personally, I think this cocktail would be better up than on the rocks, but that's really your call.
I would definitely batch everything except the citrus and then do 2.5 oz of batch and .5 oz of citrus juice to order. If you're concerned about keeping up with volume, you might want to invest in some OXO measuring cup jiggers like these. If you look very closely inside the jigger, there's a dimple near the pour spout--that marks 3 oz. So you can measure .5 lemon and then just fill to the dimple with batch. It's less accurate, but it's fine for high-volume settings and it's much faster than jiggering with a Japanese or American jigger.
Anyway, it seems like you have a pretty good handle on things! Best of luck and let me know if I can help!
This is a great jigger, he can make do without a barspoon, muddler, and strainer (unless he's making cocktails with egg), a funnel should be cheap, like less than 2 dollars. I've found a few things on amazon, I think it's a good place to shop.
Unless he's starting with no gear, most sets don't make sense.
I've always been able to find recipes online; /u/hebug's Not Cocktail of the Week series on /r/cocktails is where I went for all of my recipes for months and I still rely upon it regularly. Most recipe books include a lot of garbage he wouldn't (and shouldn't) ever make. There are some good recipe books, but the good ones tend to be a little specialized; for example Beachbum Berry's book, Beachbum Berry Remixed is amazing if you want to make tiki cocktails and are willing to buy about 10 bottles of rum and buy or make another 5-10 bottles of liqueur and syrup otherwise it's not worth picking up.
My favorite tools for home-made liqueurs and syrups are 1/2 pint, pint, and quart sized mason jars and swing-top glass bottles (most of mine are recycled beer and soda bottles).
Hopefully this helps a little.
This really only combines 1.5 jiggers and half a boston shaker. For the same price you can find more versatile tools and higher-quality tools ($5 + $9 ).
Use a jigger like this for samples
Town drunk
This isn't for me since I am under 21, but the gift card would be given to my dad whose birthday I missed because I had to drive up to college. If this isn't allowed I understand, but it was worth a shot.
I pour to right where the glass starts to curve upward, which with most of my glasses is 3/4 to 1 oz. Get one of these at like target or BB&B or somewhere if you feel unsure of your pour.
Hate to tell you this, but something like this already exists:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004Q3QWIQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?qid=1371256480&sr=8-18&pi=SL75
Ooh, very nice. Shiny and curvy. And very fancy. At the moment I am partial to this one by OXO https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036X4YOG/ it has very clear markings and a nice grip.
Edit: Not to say the OXO is in the league of OP's jigger, that Leopold is one sexy jigger right there, and I may have to acquire one. Or give one as a gift to my favorite bartender. Wonder if Cocktail Kingdom offers engraving...
I use my trusty OXO jigger... love those things.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Steel-Angled-Measuring-Jigger/dp/B00B6LUAPW/
I agree with grerab, you definitely want to start small and build it up. Nothing feels worse than buying an expensive liqueur that is a "required" bottle for a bar only to find out that you don't enjoy any drinks that use it. That said, it's pretty safe to have a nice high quality bottle each of whiskey (bourbon or rye), gin, and rum.
I'm a "buy once, cry once" kind of person when it comes to tools. You can find some lovely vintage cocktail coupes at antique stores for a reasonable price that will add a lot of character to your bar. I also like the quality of the basic tools available from Cocktail Kingdom, if a touch overpriced.
Again, to echo grerab, I would also suggest a long-handled bar spoon, Boston shaker set, hawthorn strainer, and one of these jiggers. If you find you like a lot of drinks with citrus and want to forego the citrus juicer, I would suggest at least picking up a cheap tea strainer to catch all of the bits from your fingers.
I'm not affiliated with this author in any ways, but I always suggest Dave Stolte's website and book to anyone getting started.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PZF8OM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zBAnxb1SN7YBM this has both 1 and 2 ounce. One on top and the other on bottom.
This is made by kikkerland and you can get it on Amazon for cheaper.
For new items, I have been very happy with my set though appearance was pretty important to me so they cost more than other options. I have had the below trio for a little over 4 years. WMF Boston Shaker, their measurer and their new strainer (I have a previous version that is curvier). Everything has held up well, the ink on the glass has held up through occasional machine washings, the styling is beautiful, the metal pieces get dropped all the time and nothing has dented or scratched.
One thing to remember, the jigger is not standard size since it is from Germany. This never bothers me and it is so pretty and easy to clean that I think it is worth the tradeoff.
I like using this one or it's plastic counterpart, although the plastic one doesn't have a 3/4 mark which is odd.
Was looking for something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R66LF00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XkPVAb4RXNVZT
these are the two measuring devices I use for whiskey. A more aesthetically pleasing stainless steel jigger that works fine. And the one I actually use 90% of the time 2 oz plastic measuring cup
dude why don't you just go buy a pour stop and learn your counts?
Edit: The closest I could find is this set : http://www.amazon.com/Dozenegg-Double-Cocktail-Jigger-Set/dp/B001TQ8LO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417638956&sr=8-2&keywords=jigger
Not to mention those small compartments would be a bitch to clean 2:1 simple syrup out of. All pouring "problems" solved without any gimmick: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6LUAPW
The basics:
Shaker: http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Cocktail-Shaker-Set-Stainless/dp/B000796F1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017012&sr=8-1&keywords=cocktail+shaker
Spoon: http://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Endurance-Stainless-Steel-Handle/dp/B000F7JY00/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017049&sr=8-3&keywords=cocktail+spoon
Muddler: http://www.amazon.com/Tablecraft-H4258-Stainless-Muddler-Plastic/dp/B0032FOQY6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017078&sr=8-8&keywords=cocktail+muddler
My fav strainer: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-1058016-SteeL-Cocktail-Strainer/dp/B0000DAQ93/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017130&sr=8-1&keywords=cocktail+strainer
Jigger: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Steel-Angled-Measuring-Jigger/dp/B00B6LUAPW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017174&sr=8-6&keywords=oxo+measuring+cup
These few things should get her to a good start. If she prefers a Boston Shaker (http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Cocktail-Shaker-oz/dp/B000NNO2X0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017243&sr=8-6&keywords=cocktail+shaker), all you'll need is a typical pint glass to go with it.
Oh, you've gotta get these big ice cube trays. Only way to enjoy your cocktail, if you're serious about your drinks.(http://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-KING-Cube-Trays-Blue/dp/B00395FHRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377017434&sr=8-1&keywords=big+ice+cube+tray).
Does she has glassware? Collins glasses, old fashioned glasses, highballs? Might be good to look for some of those too. Also, people often give away glassware on Craigslist for free or for next to nothing.
If I can think of anything else, I'll come back to this. Should get you off to a good start though.
For friends, I use a mixing glass and strain.
For myself, I go for convenience and build in my measuring cup.
You mean the little buckets? I just picked up an old darkroom jigger that I think I could build most things in. I’ll let you know.
looks like an automatic measuring jigger
If you make cocktails, ever, one of these will do you good.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B6LUAPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503884161&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=jigger&dpPl=1&dpID=31ptFJfmK-L&ref=plSrch
I don't mean to shill but like... It's why I'm here
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-3105000-SteeL-Double-Jigger/dp/B0036X4YOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416245215&sr=8-1&keywords=jigger&pebp=1416245217686
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