Kikkerland Jigger Cube Review

This very stylish jigger, is designed by Josh Owen, and manufactured by Kikkerland.  It is the winner of the 2007 Good Design Award by Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design.  It is made of cast aluminum and weighs in at a little over a pound.  The cube measures at 3".  This handy cube has six insets that very in measurement:  0.50 oz, 0.75 oz, 1.00 oz, 1.50 oz, 2.00 oz, and 2.25 oz.  The cube also comes with a fold out book with 13 drink recipes, and info on how to use the cube. 

I love that this cube is made of cast aluminum.  It appealed to the industrial design side of me.  It is also handy to have all measurements in one item.  Plus, it is fun to hold a piece of machined metal in your hand.  The first time I used the cube was a at a party where I was making a specialty themed drink.  The recipe called for 5 ingredients with different measurements.  I was making about 15 drinks, so this was pretty handy.  However, the down side of this cube was that it was messy.  You are suppose to pour at the corner, but pouring when you have measured to the top was a challenge.  What I did learn about using the cube is to keep the cube in your hand and fill.  Measuring on the table then lifting is messy when filled to the rim.  I'm sure there is a skill to learn when mixing with this cube, and practice is the key.  However, if you are a neat freak about your surface area when mixing drinks, you may be put off by some spillage.

I would recommend this cube, if you want a conversations piece.  It is fun to use, but if you don't like a little mess, then do not fill to the rim.  Compared to my Onida double jigger, this one is fun, but a little cumbersome. 

You can find the Jigger cube at Amazon.com for about $18.28 with supper saver shipping if you order $25 dollars of merchandise that is rated for super saver shipping.