You know Aperol makes pre-mixed spritzes. Comes in packs of 4 bottles.
Sometimes I measure, sometimes I weigh ingredients but what has made my life easier is a set of oblong measuring spoons that fit in spice bottles. I’m a little fussier when it comes to baking. A pinch here, a couple of pinches there and the old eyeball have worked well over the years. I seldom make complicated dishes. Oh, and usually two fingers will do it for scotch.
Well, for years now they have been conning people into buying pre-measured water.
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If I never cooked a recipe and it’s unfamiliar, I measure. Follow the directions/recipe until you understand the recipe, or have a decent grasp. Stuff I know, like beef stew, I’ll measure beef stock but not afraid to add more. For veg in beef stew, I’ll measure loosely to get similar proportions but a lot of eyeballing.
For something like salsa (pico de gallo) which I made today, I’ll weigh tomatoes to get an idea of the proportions of onion and cilantro needed. But often times I’ll just eyeball or use what I have left over like cilantro. For onion, use a small onion or cut a large one in half but never measure.
Not a baker, so I measure everything the rare time I bake, like every 5 years. I understand there’s way more science in baking and following the general rule of don’t futz it, unless you “own it and/or can afford to break it”.
For drinks, I don’t measure but it can make a huge differences. Like an Arnold Palmer…a real old time bartender will measure and it usually tastes better. At home…just eyeball it.
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They tuck well into the chiller drawer in my fridge. And they’re a wee but stronger than water. Water, which is all I’m allowed to drink now.
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Or Depends…
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EEEEEK! Don’t open that!
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Where in the hell and liquor store did you find those?
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