The jigger is there to help ensure you strike the right balance when creating consistent cocktails. When you're ready to mix, the extra long and narrow handle of a bar spoon makes it much easier to reach down through the full length of your glass. This will help to chill and dilute a cocktail, with the twisted stem encouraging even mixing.
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