How many seconds do you count for 2 ounces of liquor?

Answer 1

When you free-pour, you can easily rely on a four count for one ounce of liquor. To pour 2 ounces, you need to count to 8.

To pour a one ounce shot by counting, use this guide:

1/4 oz - 1

1/2 oz - 1... 2

3/4 oz - 1... 2... 3

1 oz - 1... 2... 3... 4

Just double it for however many ounces you need.

Be aware that different liquors have different viscosities and different pour spots will release the liquor at different speeds. Before you start properly bartending, test yourself on your pour counts with a jigger to make sure you're counting at the right speed. Too fast and you won't pour enough; too slow and you'll pour way too much!