Wondering where you can buy a Boston shaker and strainer set? You are in the right spot! We offer a professional-grade Boston cocktail shaker for sale, designed for both home bartenders and busy commercial bars.
Product Overview:
- Premium 18/8 Stainless Steel Shaker & Strainer Construction:
Made from food-safe 18/8 stainless steel for excellent strength, corrosion resistance, and easy, sanitary cleaning.
- Tin on Tin Cocktail Shaker:
This two piece cocktail shaker includes an 18 oz and a 28 oz stainless steel drink shaker tin. Ideal for shaking one or more cocktails efficiently.
- Weighted Tin For Better Performance:
The weighted beverage shaker tin makes a tighter, more reliable seal. It separates more easily after shaking and it adds durability. It offers better balance and control during use. The added weight also helps prevent tipping when set on the bar.
| Shaker Set Specs | |
| Height | 12.7 cm (5”) and 17.8 cm (7”) |
| Capacity | 532 ml (18 oz) and 828 ml (28 oz) |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Strainer Type | Hawthorne |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do You Use This Boston Shaker?
Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use a bar shaker set correctly.
- Prepare Your Tools and Ingredients
Before you begin, make sure you have everything ready. You’ll need a Boston shaker, both pieces, and a jigger for measuring. Have ice and strainer ready. Also gather your cocktail ingredients.
- Add Ingredients to the Shaker
Measure each ingredient with a jigger for accuracy, then pour them into the smaller bartender shaker tin.
It’s usually best to add non-alcoholic mixers first, like juices or syrups. Add spirits last to the craft cocktail shaker. This helps reduce waste if you accidentally overpour. For carbonated ingredients (soda, sparkling wine), don’t shake them—add them after shaking to avoid pressure buildup.
- Fill with Ice
Add ice to the larger tin of the professional boston shaker. Use enough to fill the tin about halfway to two-thirds full. More ice generally chills the drink faster and reduces dilution compared to using only a few cubes.
- Seal the Cocktail Drink Shaker Properly
Dump the contents of the smaller tin into the larger tin, while placing the smaller tin into the larger tin at a slight angle. Press firmly to create a tight seal. A properly sealed Boston shaker should feel secure and not wobble. Many bartenders give it a quick tap with the heel of their hand to lock it in place.
- Shake the Cocktail
Pick the cocktail bar shaker up with the small tin facing the body (If drink leaks it will spill on you, not your guest). Place one hand on each shaker tin. Grab like a football with two fingers on each shaker. Cradle the bottom of the shaker with your non-dominant hand.
Your shake should have a slight arc to the motion rather than straight back and forth. This arc movement will cause the ice to move in a circular motion and will round off the edges of the ice cubes. Look at the ice after shaking to see if the edges are rounded. A straight back and forth motion will cause the ice to shatter creating more surface area and diluting the drink too quickly.
As you shake, you will feel the cocktail / mocktail shaker get cold, indicating that the ice is chilling the drink. Bartenders shake most cocktails for about 10–15 seconds, or until the outside of the tin becomes very cold and frosty. Shaking chills, dilutes, and aerates the drink. This is key for cocktails with citrus, dairy, egg whites, or syrups.
- Break the Seal
After you finish shaking, break the mixology shaker’s seal. Look for the point where the two pieces meet and locate the slight indentation or weakest point in the seal. Squeeze the sides of the larger tin, while pushing the smaller shaker tin on the side with the straight edge away from you to unlock the two halves.
- Strain and Serve
Insert a Hawthorne strainer into the larger tin (if using tin-on-tin) and strain the cocktail into your serving glass. If you want a smoother drink with less ice or pulp, use a fine mesh strainer as well (bartenders call this a “double strain”).
Using a Boston shaker feels quick and natural with a little practice. It is one of the best alcohol shaker sets to make well-chilled, properly mixed cocktails at home or at a bar. Also makes for a great cocktail shaker gift!
Why Is The Boston Shaker Set The Best Cocktail Shaker?
There are many types of shakers out there. Many bartenders often consider a Boston shaker superior because it offers speed, versatility, and consistent results. Below is an overview of why this is the preferred option of our professional bartenders.
Faster workflow: Stainless steel is pliable, so you can easily separate the two tins. This helps you pour quickly and work faster.
Larger capacity: This mixed drink shaker set easily holds more ice and liquid. This makes shaking easier. It also helps you make two drinks at once.
Better chilling and dilution control: The extra space, compared with a standard shaker, allows better movement. This helps the drink chill evenly and reach the right dilution. The all metal construction offers great thermal conductivity to chill drinks fast.
More durable and reliable: With fewer moving parts than many three-piece shakers, there’s less to jam, clog, or break. The high-quality cocktail shaker features stainless steel for superior durability and a sleek design.
Easier to clean: The two stainless steel pieces rinse and dry quickly—no built-in strainers or caps to trap pulp and syrup. This makes cleaning the coffee oils a breeze when you use them as an espresso martini shaker.
Flexible straining options: Pair the professional cocktail shaker with a Hawthorne strainer for classic drinks. Add a fine strainer for smooth, pulp-free cocktails.
Whether you are looking for a margarita shaker set or a martini shaker, it’s a great option. Buy a cocktail shaker set today!
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