For bartenders and other beverage professionals, cocktail shakers are the key tools needed to make delicious cocktails—perhaps.

Of course, not all drinks will shake. Some beverages are stirred with a mixing cup and a spoon, or directly in a glass, without the need for a shaker.

However, due to the creaking of the ice, many cocktails rely on shakers to add citrus or other juices, egg white foam, and add the right amount of ice and thinner.

So how to choose a shaker?

There are several basic types: The two-piece style includes tin-to-tin shakers. Many bartenders like this type of shaker because they can cool down effectively and won’t break (many bartenders strongly recommend using a weighted version for better Good control); Boston shaker, consisting of a pint glass and a large shaker; and an attractive conical Parisian or Parisienne shaker.

The three-piece shoemaker shaker is another option. It has a large metal can, a tapered top, a built-in filter, and a lid.

"Cocktail shakers are like a chef's pan," said Valentino Longo, chief bartender at Miami's Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar, who is the four seasons of the Surf Club and the founder of the Shōshin Art Club. Longo retains a variety of styles and sizes behind the bar. "Each shaker does a different job, and it's important to understand them and use them for the right purpose."

Here are some cocktail shakers recommended by bartenders.

1. Birdy Cocktail Shaker Among the three-piece cobbler shakers, the first choice is the super round Birdy. It was designed by London bartender Erik Lorincz, who used to be the chief bartender at The Savoy Hotel American Bar. “For cocktails with only spirits or very small amounts of juice/syrup, such as Vesper, Martini or classic margaritas, I usually prefer to use a cobbler or Japanese shaker,” Longo said. "My favorite is Birdy by Erik Lorincz. To use this shaker, you have to use a very special technique created by a Japanese bartender. Basically, the ice cubes inside will float in a circle without dilution. Provide proper aeration for the beverage.” $129 Santoku NYC 2. A set of Koriko weighted cans Koriko weighted cans are the industry standard for bartenders. The price of the stainless steel version is less than US$20, while the matte black version is US$35. "They are quite cheap, very durable [and] they seal beautifully," said Deke Dunne, director of the Allegory Bar in Washington, D.C. Dunne also said that they "feel very good and [very] easy to separate. They don't stick together, so When they don’t break, you’ll never get stuck with a few full vibrators. I’ve been using these for years.” “Koriko has been tried and tested for a reason,” said Ben Lieppman, bar manager at RPM Seafood in Chicago . "It's durable, weighs just right, and is easy to seal to prevent leakage." Cocktail Kingdom 3. Piña Stainless Steel Bar Boston Shaker "Piña brand. If your body is stronger (it's heavy), that's the way to go ," said Christopher Huang, owner of Ninja Ramen in Houston, Texas. Another weighted two-piece type, Piña Barware claims that its vibrator is ergonomic and made specifically for use in the commercial service industry. Bartenders warn that Piña shakers are bigger and heavier than most other brands, so be prepared to work out your biceps. $23 Amazon 4. Mixed canned bartenders say this Boston-made anchor horse is particularly durable. Miguel Lancha, cocktail innovator at ThinkFoodGroup in Washington, said: "Compared with the standard 3-4 or 5-point welding used by most other products, they have a solid, continuous weld around the base [this] is still very discrete," DC " I prefer Twelve24 because of its tightness, durability and size," said Phoebe Esmon, partner of Spirit Animal Beverage Solutions in Asheville, North Carolina. $17 Twelve24 5. The tattoo on the tin bottle is made with food-safe black ink, which adds personality to the wine utensils (including wine bottles). "I look for three things in a shaker: beauty, weight, and functionality," said Chockie Tom, founder of Doom Tiki pop-up stores in New York City and London. "My favorite is the tattoo and matte black. In addition, the octagonal shaker has always been the key to the cocktail development I do, especially for people who have occasional grip [power] problems due to long-term Covid. It is easier to grasp. Grip, I also recommend them to arthritis cocktail lovers." 45 USD Urban Bar 6. Heavyweight cocktail bartender "Viski's Boston bartender is my first choice for most consulting work and activities at the moment," Los Angeles and Milan Said Kristine Bocchino, a beverage consultant in the United States and Europe and former beverage director of Four Seasons. "They also made a great starter set at a reasonable price." Founded by Viski, a self-proclaimed "family bartender," he specializes in decorating wine utensils, including whimsical shakes shaped like penguins and rocket ships. Device. $ Varies Viski 7. Double Wall Shaker A small group of vocal bartenders embrace the Parisian style, because it can mix a variety of drinks in a stylish way, so this is ideal for those who like to entertain. "Williams Sonoma has this very cool double-layer Paris style shaker," said Shannon Mustipher, a spirits educator and consultant in New York City. "I just like the shape of shaking a batch of martinis at once because of its capacity. They look very beautiful, but at the same time they are very practical." US$47-60 Williams Sonoma 8. Stainless steel Cobbler Shaker due to the three-piece tune Wine vessels are popular with Japanese bartenders, so it makes sense that Japanese producer Yukiwa is also highlighted. Some professionals also use Yukiwa's two-piece suit. "When I discovered Yukiwa on tin, it was a revelation," said Julian de Féral, an international cocktail consultant based in London. "They are very strong, without any effort, they are united like a dream. I also like that they have no seams, so there are fewer places to hide dirt. The finishes are also very cute-I chose the matte finish for the bar One difference really stands out. The downside is that they are several times more expensive than Korikos; however, I think they are a lifetime investment." 42 USD MTC Kitchen

In the three-piece shoemaker shaker, the first choice is the super round bird. It was designed by London bartender Erik Lorincz, who used to be the chief bartender at The Savoy Hotel American Bar.

“For cocktails with only spirits or very small amounts of juice/syrup, such as Vesper, Martini or classic margaritas, I usually prefer to use a cobbler or Japanese shaker,” Longo said. "My favorite is Birdy by Erik Lorincz. To use this shaker, you have to use a very special technique created by a Japanese bartender. Basically, the ice cubes inside will float in a circle without dilution. Provide proper aeration for the beverage."

Koriko weighed tin-to-tin shakers are the industry standard for bartenders. The price of the stainless steel version is less than US$20, while the matte black version is US$35.

"They are quite cheap, very durable [and] very tightly sealed," said Deke Dunne, director of the Allegory Bar in Washington, D.C.

Dunn also said that they “feel very good and separate easily. They don’t stick together, so when they don’t break, you’ll never get stuck with a few full vibrators. I’ve been doing it for years Use these."

"Koriko has been tried and tested for a reason," said Ben Lieppman, manager of Chicago's RPM Seafood bar. "It is durable, weighs just the right amount, and is easy to seal to prevent leakage."

"Pina brand. If your body is stronger (it's heavy), that's the way to go," said Christopher Huang, owner of Ninja Ramen in Houston, Texas.

Another weighted two-piece type, Piña Barware claims that its vibrator is ergonomic and made specifically for use in the commercial service industry.

Bartenders warn that Piña shakers are bigger and heavier than most other brands, so be prepared to work out your biceps.

The bartender said that this Boston-made main horse is also a heavy tin-on-tin style, which is particularly durable.

Miguel Lancha, cocktail innovator at ThinkFoodGroup in Washington, said: "Compared with the standard 3-4 or 5-point welding used by most other products, they have a solid, continuous weld around the base [this] is still very discrete," DC

Phoebe Esmon, partner of Spirit Animal Beverage Solutions in Asheville, North Carolina, said: "I prefer Twelve24 because of its sealing, durability and size.

The lines of the tattoo are made of food-safe black ink, which adds personality to the wine utensils (including cocktail shakers).

"I look for three things in a shaker: beauty, weight, and functionality," said Chockie Tom, founder of Doom Tiki pop-up stores in New York City and London. "My favorite is the tattoo and matte black. In addition, the octagonal shaker has always been the key to the cocktail development I do, especially for people who have occasional grip [power] problems due to long-term Covid. It is easier to grasp. Grip, I also recommend them to arthritis cocktail lovers."

"Viski's Boston shaker is my current first choice for most consulting work and activities," said Kristine Bocchino, a beverage consultant in the United States and Europe in Los Angeles and Milan, and former beverage director at Four Seasons. "They also made a great, affordable starter kit."

Founded by Viski, a self-proclaimed "family bartender," he specializes in decorating wine utensils, including whimsical shakers shaped like penguins and rocket ships.

A small group of but very loud bartenders embrace the Parisian style, because it can mix a variety of drinks in style, so this is ideal for those who like to entertain.

"Williams Sonoma has this very cool double-layer Paris style shaker," said Shannon Mustipher, a spirits educator and consultant in New York City. "I just like the shape of shaking a batch of martinis at once because of its capacity. They look very beautiful, but they are also very practical at the same time."

Since the three-piece cocktail shaker has been popularized by Japanese bartenders, it makes sense that the Japanese manufacturer Xuehe has also been highlighted. Some professionals also use Yukiwa's two-piece suit.

"When I discovered Yukiwa on tin, it was a revelation," said Julian de Féral, an international cocktail consultant based in London. "They are very strong, without any effort, they are united like a dream. I also like that they have no seams, so there are fewer places to hide dirt. The finishes are also very cute-I chose the matte finish for the bar One difference really stands out. The disadvantage is that they are several times more expensive than Korikos; however, I think they are a lifetime investment."

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