10 Great Cocktail Shakers

This well built Boston Shaker will last for years and is a great gift for a professional bartender. The large mixing glass features a scale for measuring in both centiliters and ounces and is made of a thick glass that will handle muddling and stirring without cracking or scratching. The beaker is made of stainless steel and the two pieces fit together snugly so that you will not spill a drop while shaking.

The sleek design of the WMF Boston Shaker makes this a stylish addition to any bar. The company is known for displaying high-quality materials in stunning designs, making this shaker one that will stand the test of time. The stainless steel beaker has a delicate, handsome curve that is a perfect fit for the thick mixing glass complete with a scale for measuring. The WMF Boston Shaker is perfect for both the professional and home bar.

Perfect for the beginning mixologist who wants to shake it up like the pros, the Norpo cocktail shaker is a Boston shaker with a rubber edge on the glass to ensure a tight fit. The glass also features recipes and glass guide for popular cocktails like a Margarita, Bloody Mary, and Manhattan.

One of the tradional cocktail shakers, this 3 piece lounge shaker adds style to the original design. The two piece cap is the best feature of this stainless steel shaker. The larger cap sets on top of the base and has a strainer. While the smaller cap fits on top of that piece to prevent spills when shaking and doubles as a jigger so that you do not need a seperate jigger to measure shots.

There are many styles of cocktail shakers available, from the function-only to the designer, this is one of those that has both. The Hampton has the more classic cocktail look with a sleek, modern blockiness. The strainer is built into the stainless steel lid and the shape is a perfect fit for the hand. It's the perfect combination of form and function.

Double wall cocktail shakers serve a dual purpose, to insulate the ice inside from over melting and keep the outside from frosting over. While the benefit of keeping your hands a little warmer than when touching stainless steel, it does make it more difficult to know when you've shaken long enough. The plastic seal between the base and lid is also great for securing the two together while shaking, but you'll also want to be aware that the seal may not always hold. These shakers have a great design, in your color of choice and are a great back up or secondary shaker.

The ergonomic Screwpull cocktail shaker is one of the easiest shakers to hang onto while shaking. This shaker is made of 18/10 stainless steel, is dishwasher safe and holds 20 ounces. When straining the outer lid is removed revealing a flat strainer similar to a hawthorne strainer that covers the entire top of the metal cup.

Step back to the 1930's with the bullet shaker design. Available in a small 16 ounce and larger 28 ounce sizes, this polished stainless steel cocktail shaker is a perfect gift for the art deco lover. The integral strainer and drip-free spout filters ingredients and minimizes spilling.

This cocktail shaker is handy for the beginning home bartender. Fifteen of the most popular cocktail recipes are included on this unique 34 ounce shaker. Dial in a recipe by turning the base to a recipe that is listed at the top and the ingredients appear in the windows along the side of the shaker. Recipes include Dry Martini, Tom Collins, Palm Beach and Between the Sheets.

Miniature cocktail shakers are great for travel and allow you to shake up great cocktails from the mini bar. There are many different styles of mini cocktail shakers, most are around 8 ounces. At between only 5 and 6 inches high they fit perfectly in your luggage and, despite their compact size, you'll be able to shake up some terrific cocktails no matter where you are.