Make Better Cocktails With These Shakers
If you prefer your drink shaken, not stirred, take a look at these cocktail shakers.
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James Bond’s famous line “shaken, not stirred” has left an impression on most people when it comes to martinis, and cocktails in general. Making and shaking cocktails at home is a stylish and creative way to drink, whether entertaining guests or experimenting with meal pairings. Some of the best cocktails are prepared shaken, including margaritas and martinis, as well as daiquiris, palomas, and mint juleps. We’ve chosen our favorite cocktail shakers, so you can spend more time mixing and enjoying the fruits of your creativity.
Godinger Dublin Martini Shaker, 17 ounces
This classic martini shaker is as stylish as it is effective. A martini shaker has three parts: a glass or metal vessel, a built-in strainer, and a metal cap. This beautiful lead-free crystal martini shaker is very efficient as a cocktail shaker. The metal cap measures 1 ounce, so you can use it to measure your ingredients. Add ice, attach the strainer and cap, and shake vigorously. Simply remove the metal cap and your delicious cocktail is ready to be enjoyed.
OXO Good Grips Cocktail Shaker
Enjoy excellent cocktails at home at a great value thanks to this thoughtfully designed shaker. Double-walled construction provides excellent insulation, so your cocktails stay cold but your hands won’t. Enjoy easy shaking thanks to a nonslip exterior. Take advantage of this shaker’s jigger cap, that has measurements for 3/4, 1, and 1-1/2 ounces, so you can experiment with precise measurements to make the most delicious, fun, and creative cocktails that you can imagine. This cocktail shaker is an excellent choice for anyone beginning to make cocktails at home.
Premium Cocktail Shaker Set: 2-Piece Pro Boston Shaker Set
Emulate your favorite bartender with this professional-grade Boston shaker. A Boston shaker uses two tin cups—one weighted, one not—to create a waterproof seal while you shake. While it takes a bit more technique and experience to use a Boston shaker, your cocktails will come out cold and delicious, with no worries of drips, leaks, or freezing. You can also use the weighted tin for stirred drinks like a Manhattan or a Negroni.
