Getting the measure

All the kit you need to take the guesswork out of getting your measures down pat

1. Best for basics

An essential piece of kit when it comes to getting your measures spot-on. Finlay Gold Measuring Spoons, £8, rowenhomes.com

2. Best for dexterity

Super stylish and ever-so practical – The Tending Box Quadri Combo Jigger, £40, uk.alessi.com

3. Best for minding your units

Keep track of your alcohol consumption and get to grips with ABVs with a handy Alcohol Unit and Calorie Counter, 70p, resources.drinkaware.co.uk

4. Best for bitters

Inspired by a classic 1930s design, this bitters bottle is just the ticket when a recipe calls for dashes. Bitters Bottle, £19.25, cocktailkingdom.co.uk

Best for fancy drinks

How to look cool when you don’t know the specs? Splash out on the uber-swanky Tell Me How Cocktail Shaker, £10,500, asprey.com

Best for wine buffs

Serve your wine at the optimum drinking temperature by dressing bottles with a Wine Bracelet Thermometer, £10.99, cellardine.co.uk

Best for home brews

Keep tabs on the temperature of hot and cold brews. Superfast Thermapen ONE Digital Thermapen, £67, souschef.co.uk

8. Best for cocktail chefs

Every kitchen needs one of these: MasterClass Electronic Dual Dry & Liquid Platform Scales, £29.99, cookserveenjoy.com

9. Best for small doses

For getting your measures right at one end and stirring your drinks at the other, a bar spoon is an essential piece of kit for cocktail lovers at every level. Drop Stainless Steel Bar Spoon, from £8, urbanbar.com

10. Best for batching

Making cocktails for a crowd? Use this! Five-piece MasterClass Smart Space Measuring Spoon, Cup and Jug Set, £15.99, cookserveenjoy.com