Quick Unit Converter
Most Cocktail Hag recipes use millilitres. Use this as a rough guide:
- 15 ml ≈ 0.5 oz (half ounce)
- 30 ml ≈ 1 oz
- 45 ml ≈ 1.5 oz
- 60 ml ≈ 2 oz
- 90 ml ≈ 3 oz
A standard jigger is usually 30/60 ml or 25/50 ml. Measure rather than free-pour for consistency.
Common Substitutions
- No triple sec / Cointreau? Use orange liqueur, or a small splash of orange juice + a touch of simple syrup.
- No fresh citrus? Bottled is a last resort — it flattens quickly. Prefer fresh when possible.
- No simple syrup? 1:1 sugar and water, stirred until dissolved. Or use honey/agave diluted 1:1 with warm water.
- No bitters? A tiny drop of orange zest oil or a pinch of salt can help in a pinch, but bitters are worth keeping.
- No espresso? Strong cold brew concentrate works for espresso martinis.
Batching Rules of Thumb
- Never put ice in the bottle.
- Never put fizz (soda, tonic, sparkling wine) in the bottle.
- Add cold water only for stirred drinks that won’t get dilution in the glass.
- Label the bottle with name, date, and pour size.
- Citrus batches are best within 24 hours.
See the full batching guide for worked examples.