Jigger THE GRAIL 10 ~50 ml [TOM DYER] is a multi-measure cocktail jigger built around a very different concept from the classic double-sided measure. Developed in collaboration with bartender and world flair champion Tom Dyer, THE GRAIL combines a single measuring cup with a long stem and wide base, creating one of the most distinctive jigger designs.
Its main functional advantage is the measuring system: instead of providing only two volumes, the cup allows 9 different quantities between 10 and 50 ml to be measured in 5 ml increments.
A single jigger can therefore be used for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 ml, providing excellent flexibility for recipes containing several ingredients in different quantities.
One jigger, 9 measures
THE GRAIL is fundamentally different from a classic 25 /50 ml or 20 /40 ml jigger.
Internal markings allow the following volumes to be measured:
- 10 ml
- 15 ml
- 20 ml
- 25 ml
- 30 ml
- 35 ml
- 40 ml
- 45 ml
- 50 ml – maximum capacity
This system is particularly useful for cocktails containing several ingredients in different quantities. A bartender can work with the same tool for small, medium and larger measures up to 50 ml without changing jiggers.
Why is it called THE GRAIL?
The product's shape intentionally resembles a Grail – a ceremonial goblet or chalice. The measuring cup sits above a long stem ending in a wide circular base.
This distinctive silhouette is the inspiration behind the name THE GRAIL and immediately sets the product apart from most conventional jiggers found behind a bar.
The design is not purely decorative. The long stem provides an additional area for gripping and handling, while the base contributes to the balance of the construction and allows the jigger to stand upright.
Developed with Tom Dyer
This helps explain the product's unconventional approach. Instead of the traditional double-sided construction, THE GRAIL uses a single measuring cup combined with a long stem, creating a tool that can be gripped and manipulated differently from a conventional compact jigger.
For bartenders interested in fluid movement, presentation and flair, the shape provides handling possibilities that a traditional compact jigger does not offer in the same way.
10 ~50 ml: what does it mean?
For THE GRAIL, 10 ~50 ml describes the available measuring range rather than two separate cup capacities.
This is an important distinction: THE GRAIL is not a jigger with one 10 ml cup and one 50 ml cup. It is a single-cup jigger with a maximum capacity of 50 ml and intermediate markings in 5 ml increments.
The 10 ~50 ml notation therefore distinguishes its multi-measure construction from conventional double-sided jiggers.
Useful for complex cocktail recipes
A classic double-sided jigger is highly efficient when a recipe uses exactly the volumes for which it was designed. THE GRAIL provides considerably more measuring options in a single tool.
For example, if a recipe requires 15 ml of syrup, 25 ml of liqueur and 40 ml of spirit, all three quantities can be measured using the same jigger.
This makes THE GRAIL particularly useful for:
- cocktails with several ingredients;
- recipes using intermediate quantities such as 15, 25, 35 or 45 ml;
- bartenders working with a wide variety of recipes;
- home bartending, where one versatile jigger can cover multiple measures.
Nickel-plated stainless steel construction
THE GRAIL is made from nickel-plated stainless steel with a polished surface.
The finish gives the jigger its characteristic bright metallic appearance and complements its unusual stemmed-cup design.
To help preserve the surface, we recommend careful handling, avoiding abrasive materials and washing the jigger by hand.
Unusual dimensions and proportions
THE GRAIL has a considerably taller construction than a conventional jigger. Its shape is dominated by the long stem connecting the measuring cup to the base.
- Maximum capacity: 50 ml
- Measuring range: 10 ~50 ml
- Marking increments: 5 ml
- Number of measurable volumes: 9
- Total height: approx. 12.5 cm
- Cup height: approx. 4 cm
- Cup diameter: approx. 4.5 cm
- Stem length: approx. 7.5 cm
- Material: nickel-plated stainless steel
- Finish: polished
THE GRAIL vs. classic jigger
The different designs suit different working preferences:
- Classic 25 /50 ml jigger – two cups, two main volumes and a simple, fast construction;
- Japanese Style jigger – two elongated cups with a tall profile and narrow central waist;
- THE GRAIL 10 ~50 ml – one cup, 9 measurable volumes and a stemmed construction with a base.
If you work almost exclusively with 25 and 50 ml quantities, a classic jigger may be the simplest solution. If your recipes regularly require different volumes between 10 and 50 ml, THE GRAIL offers significantly greater measuring flexibility.
Why measure cocktail ingredients?
The ratio between ingredients directly affects the flavour, balance and repeatability of a cocktail. Using a jigger allows a bartender to follow the quantities specified in a recipe more consistently than relying exclusively on visual estimation.
In a bar environment, measuring also helps standardise recipes between different bartenders and provides better control over ingredient consumption.
A difference of only a few millilitres may appear insignificant in one cocktail, but when repeated across hundreds of servings it can noticeably affect consumption and the number of drinks obtained from a bottle.
How should THE GRAIL be cared for?
Because of its distinctive construction and polished finish, we recommend careful maintenance:
- hand wash with a mild liquid detergent;
- rinse after use;
- dry with a soft cloth after washing;
- avoid abrasive sponges;
- avoid objects or materials that may scratch the surface;
- avoid mechanical impacts and drops.
Particular care should be taken to protect the cup, stem and base from deformation.
Is THE GRAIL a metrologically verified measure?
No. THE GRAIL is not supplied with a metrological verification certificate in Romania.
The product is primarily intended for measuring ingredients during cocktail preparation and following the quantities specified in recipes.
Where a quantity sold to a customer must legally be measured using a controlled measuring instrument, a measure that complies with the applicable local legal metrology requirements should be used.
Recommended for
- Bartenders and mixologists
- Cocktail bars
- Recipes containing multiple ingredients
- Recipes requiring volumes between 10 and 50 ml
- Flair bartending
- Signature cocktails
- Home bars
- Users looking for an alternative to a classic jigger
- Collections of distinctive bar tools
Specifications
- Model: THE GRAIL
- Design / collaboration: TOM DYER
- Type: multi-measure cocktail jigger
- Construction: single measuring cup with stem and base
- Measuring range: 10 ~50 ml
- Measures: 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 ml
- Maximum capacity: 50 ml
- Material: nickel-plated stainless steel
- Finish: polished
- Height: approx. 12.5 cm
- Use: measuring ingredients for cocktail preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE GRAIL a 10 /50 ml double-sided jigger?
No. THE GRAIL has one measuring cup. The 10 ~50 ml notation indicates the measuring range available within that single cup.
How many volumes can it measure?
It can measure 9 different volumes: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 ml.
What is its maximum capacity?
The maximum capacity is 50 ml.
Why does it have such an unusual shape?
The stemmed-cup design visually references the shape of a “Grail” and distinguishes the product from a traditional jigger. The long stem also provides an additional area for gripping and handling.
Is it suitable for flair bartending?
THE GRAIL was developed in collaboration with Tom Dyer, known internationally for flair bartending. Its stemmed, single-sided construction provides different handling possibilities compared with a classic jigger.
Is it more versatile than a 25 /50 ml jigger?
In terms of available measuring volumes, yes. A classic 25 /50 ml jigger provides two main measures, while THE GRAIL provides nine measures between 10 and 50 ml.
Is it supplied with a metrological verification certificate?
No. This model is not supplied with a metrological verification certificate in Romania.
Is dishwasher cleaning recommended?
To help protect the polished finish and nickel-plated surface, we recommend hand washing with a mild detergent and drying with a soft cloth.