Types of cocktail shakers

All cocktail shakers are vessels to mix, chill, and dilute a drink, but each type varies according to its sealing method: Cobbler shakers: Cobbler shakers are an all-in-one solution and simple to wield single-handedly, even if you’ve never stepped foot behind a bar. Cobblers come in three parts: a tin cup, a lid with a built-in strainer, and a cap to cover the strainer when shaking. A snug-fitting lid is key to avoiding leakage, and shaking for shorter periods prevents the metal pieces from freezing together. Boston shakers: These shakers consist of two slightly different-sized glasses—usually one metal and the other glass—that fit together to form a seal. Boston shakers are speedy to use, easy to clean, and less likely to leak or freeze shut. Pair with a cocktail strainer to filter out ice or broken leaves. French shakers: Also known as Parisian shakers, French shakers are like a hybrid between Boston and cobblers. Take the Boston shaker mixing glass with a cobbler-style lid—this time without the built-in strainer—and voilà, you have the sleeker-looking version of each. Mini cocktail shakers: Mini cocktail shakers are usually some form of the cobbler shaker—only snack-sized and great for single servings. Vintage cocktail shakers: Recall parties of the past with these shakers, which often look like teapots or cobbler shakers with a spout. Vintage cocktail shakers work similarly but are favored for their unique appearance when compared to their modern counterparts. Copper, brass, and etched glass cocktail shakers are more commonly found in the vintage market.

How to use a cocktail shaker

Want to bring the lounge to your living room? DIY cocktails are easy to make with the right barware and a few easy steps. To use your cocktail shaker: Pour your ingredients into your chosen shaker. Fill two-thirds of the vessel with ice and seal. For Boston shakers, place the smaller glass inside—wide ends together—and give it a light whack on the top to seal tightly. For cobblers or Parisian shakers, place the lid securely over the glass with the cap. Hold the shaker with one hand on the glass and the other on the top of the seal. To look like a pro, shake back and forth over your shoulder while facing away from your guests. That way, if the seal breaks, you can stay clean, take a bow, and try again. Show off your best cha-cha moves and shake for about 15 to 30 seconds. The shaker will frost up on your fingers as you shake, which indicates when to stop—yay, science! The temperature and amount of dilution required ultimately depends on the type of drink and personal preference. To break the seal on a Boston shaker, hold the shaker near the middle where the glasses meet and give the top glass a light-but-firm thwack to the side. It may be tough the first few times, but resist the urge to knock it against the side of the counter. Doing so may damage the glass. To break the seal on a cobbler, pull and twist off the cap while leaving the lid on. If you’re using a cobbler, pour directly. For other shakers, place a Hawthorne strainer over the top of the vessel, coils facing down, and pour into your favorite cocktail glass .

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All cocktail shakers are vessels to mix, chill, and dilute a drink, but each type varies according to its sealing method:

Cobbler shakers: Cobbler shakers are an all-in-one solution and simple to wield single-handedly, even if you’ve never stepped foot behind a bar. Cobblers come in three parts: a tin cup, a lid with a built-in strainer, and a cap to cover the strainer when shaking. A snug-fitting lid is key to avoiding leakage, and shaking for shorter periods prevents the metal pieces from freezing together.
Boston shakers: These shakers consist of two slightly different-sized glasses—usually one metal and the other glass—that fit together to form a seal. Boston shakers are speedy to use, easy to clean, and less likely to leak or freeze shut. Pair with a cocktail strainer to filter out ice or broken leaves.
French shakers: Also known as Parisian shakers, French shakers are like a hybrid between Boston and cobblers. Take the Boston shaker mixing glass with a cobbler-style lid—this time without the built-in strainer—and voilà, you have the sleeker-looking version of each.
Mini cocktail shakers: Mini cocktail shakers are usually some form of the cobbler shaker—only snack-sized and great for single servings.
Vintage cocktail shakers: Recall parties of the past with these shakers, which often look like teapots or cobbler shakers with a spout. Vintage cocktail shakers work similarly but are favored for their unique appearance when compared to their modern counterparts. Copper, brass, and etched glass cocktail shakers are more commonly found in the vintage market.

Want to bring the lounge to your living room? DIY cocktails are easy to make with the right barware and a few easy steps. To use your cocktail shaker:

Pour your ingredients into your chosen shaker.
Fill two-thirds of the vessel with ice and seal. For Boston shakers, place the smaller glass inside—wide ends together—and give it a light whack on the top to seal tightly. For cobblers or Parisian shakers, place the lid securely over the glass with the cap.
Hold the shaker with one hand on the glass and the other on the top of the seal. To look like a pro, shake back and forth over your shoulder while facing away from your guests. That way, if the seal breaks, you can stay clean, take a bow, and try again.
Show off your best cha-cha moves and shake for about 15 to 30 seconds. The shaker will frost up on your fingers as you shake, which indicates when to stop—yay, science! The temperature and amount of dilution required ultimately depends on the type of drink and personal preference.
To break the seal on a Boston shaker, hold the shaker near the middle where the glasses meet and give the top glass a light-but-firm thwack to the side. It may be tough the first few times, but resist the urge to knock it against the side of the counter. Doing so may damage the glass. To break the seal on a cobbler, pull and twist off the cap while leaving the lid on.
If you’re using a cobbler, pour directly. For other shakers, place a Hawthorne strainer over the top of the vessel, coils facing down, and pour into your favorite cocktail glass.

As a general rule of thumb, shake any cocktail with cream, juice, or egg whites—think cosmopolitans or whiskey sours—and stir the rest.

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