The Cocktail Shaker

This is a device used for mixing drinks. Ice is usually added to this shaker to make the drink chilled quickly before drinking.

There are three main types of cocktail shakers which include:

The French Shaker- This is a two piece shaker consisting of a metal cap and a metal bottom. A strainer is always needed in order to keep the ice out of the drink when pouring into a glass. These shakers are rare but are slowly gaining popularity.

         

                             

The Boston Shaker- This is a two piece shaker consisting of a glass or plastic mixing glass and a metal bottom. Ingredients and ice are added to the mixing glass and the metal bottom is placed over the glass and tightly closed by pressing each other together. The cooling of the ice also forms a vacuum seal which keeps the glasses together. When finished shaking, the two can be separated by using your wrist are pressing against the edge. This may be difficult but with practice, it becomes easy. With this shaker, a strainer is also needed.

The Cobbler Shaker- This shaker in my opinion is the easiest to use. This shaker consists of a large metal mixing tin, a metal lid with a built-in strainer and a smaller metal cap to cover the strainer. These shakers are the most popular of them all since they are so easy to use.