Abstract: A measuring device is disclosed that increases the precision of the amount of liquid, reduces spillage waste, increases speed in creating the beverage and increases productivity. The measuring device may include a vessel body, a ball, a lever, a spring, a base and a trigger. In operation, the liquid is poured into the vessel body until its level visually matches a gradation line equal to the desired volume. The user then squeezes the standard trigger by hand to release the liquid out the bottom of the vessel body. A second trigger may be pressed against a drinking glass or pitcher to release the liquid out the bottom of the vessel body and into the drinking glass or pitcher.