Best Cocktail Shakers
When you are shopping for a new cocktail shaker the choices can be overwhelming as there are many styles and designs available. The first decision is to choose between a traditional cocktail shaker and a Boston shaker. The main difference between these two styles is that the cocktail shaker has a built in strainer and the Boston shaker requires a hawthorne strainer.
A shaken cocktail is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken heavily for a while, ranging from 5 seconds to 10 seconds, depending on the taste desired. Drinks that are meant to be clear should be stirred and not shaken, as this will result in the drink becoming cloudy.
Cocktail Shaker - Traditional Glass and Stainless Steel Design
Mix cocktails like a professional bartender with this cocktail shaker. Make up your own variations or use the 3 basic recipes on the glass for Martini, Manhattan and Margaritas. Features: Glass tumbler with rubber seal, Stainless Steel shaker, Capacity: 500ml, Recipes for Margarita, Manhattan & Martini.
Cobbler Shaker: This is the classic cocktail shaker that is normally made of three pieces: a metal tumbler, a snug fitting lid, and a small cap that fits over the lid and covers the strainer that is built into the lid. This is the type of shakers that most folks will have at home because it is so simple and straightforward to use. You will also see this use at many bars, but since I find that it takes slightly longer to strain the drink into the glass, I don’t recommend this for professional use in a busy bar.
Boston Cocktail Shaker: “Boston ” way, you measure your ingredients and ice into the glass tumbler portion. Next you’ll need to carefully position the inverted metal tumbler over the top; giving it a swift and firm slap with your hand to seal the two sections together. If forming the seal was a downside of the Boston Cocktail Shaker, breaking the seal is the deep downside since the wrong move can crack the glass. To separate the two pieces of a Boston Cocktail Shaker, you’ll have to hold the metal tumbler firmly, and slap it just below the rim, right about the point where the glass comes in contact with it with the heel of your hand.
The French Shaker is the least popular shaker of the Cobbler and the Boston. It is primarily made of metal. I prefer not to use it, as it doesn’t possess a strainer like the Cobbler. It is great for mixing drinks that are include ice cream, rather than ice. I think it’s on the same wavelength as the Boston, as it essentially provides two pieces, but not as effective. The Boston Shaker is very much like the French Shaker, but it consists of a combination of metal and glass (or some possess plastic).
The novelty cocktail set has everything you will need to start mixing in confidence. Contained within the aluminium chemistry rack are various bottles, flasks and jugs that will help increase your evil scientist status!
