A shaker is a container used for mixing alcoholic beverages. There are three main types: the cobbler shaker, the pitcher shaker, and the Boston shaker. The Boston shaker is preferred in most bars due to its speed. The quality of the material is also important. Many new shapes are available.
A shaker is a container, usually made of metal, used with a lid and strainer for mixing alcoholic beverages. Some also use a glass cup for some of the mixing. There are three main types of shaker: the cobbler shaker, the pitcher shaker, and the Boston shaker.
The cobbler’s shaker is a simple shaker that is seen in many homes and some bars. It contains the body of the glass itself, a lid that closes tightly and usually contains a built-in filter and a plug to cover the filter opening. A cobbler shaker is very easy to use: you simply add ingredients, cover, shake and pour. Due to the small size of the built-in strainer, pouring drinks through a cobbler shaker can take some time, which is why this type of shaker is not often used in high-traffic bars.
The pitcher shaker is essentially the same as the cobbler shaker, but instead of having a distinct glass, it uses a pitcher body as the glass. The advantage of a pitcher shaker is that cocktails can be made en masse and the pitcher can be left on a table for guests to help themselves to. The shape of the pitcher makes these shakers more awkward to use than the standard cobbler shaker, which has caused them to lose popularity in recent decades.
The Boston shaker is a simpler type of shaker, and is preferred in most bars due to how quickly drinks can be mixed and poured. It consists of a metal beaker and a smaller glass beaker, with an optional filter that is not attached to the beakers themselves. Many bars and individuals use a beer glass instead of tumbler glass, essentially making it a one-shot cocktail shaker. Using a Boston shaker is slightly more difficult than using a cobbler shaker, but not by much: ingredients are added, the glass tumbler is placed in front of the metal tumbler, and slapped to seal, then shaken vigorously and poured through a strainer if no ice desired.
In addition to the type of agitator, the quality of the material is also an important consideration. Stainless metal tumblers are a favorite, with some cheaper nickel tumblers also representing good value. Some antique cocktail stirrers are made from glass, and you can find numerous reproductions of these glass stirrers.
Many new shapes are available in shakers – penguin shakers, fire hydrants, bullets and many other fun and wacky shapes abound. There are shakers that play music, have built-in shakers, are adorned with ornate decorations, and do just about anything else you can imagine. Ultimately, the most important thing to look for in a shaker is a price range you can afford and a manufacturer you trust.
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