Know Your Cocktail Shakers #bartendering #cocktail

Learn more: https://bartendertraining.ca/skills-techniques/types-of-shaker/ Cocktail shakers are essential tools for mixing drinks, and they come in a few main types, each with distinct designs and uses. Here are the four common types of cocktail shakers: Boston Shaker Consists of two parts—typically a large metal tin and a smaller tin or glass. Usage: Commonly used by professional bartenders for its quick assembly and disassembly. One tin is used to shake, and the other seals the shaker. Pros: Easy to use, faster for shaking, larger capacity. Cons: Requires a separate strainer (usually a Hawthorne strainer). Cobbler Shaker (3-Piece Shaker) It has three parts: a metal tin, a built-in strainer, and a cap that doubles as a measuring cup. Usage: Commonly used by home bartenders for its convenience. Pros: Includes a built-in strainer, so there is no need for separate strainers. Cons: It can be harder to separate after shaking (due to a tight seal), and sometimes the built-in strainer isn’t as efficient. French Shaker (Parisian Shaker) A two-piece shaker with a metal tin and a metal lid (no built-in strainer). Usage: Similar to the Boston shaker but more stylish and elegant in appearance. Pros: Combines the sleekness of the Cobbler shaker with the simplicity of the Boston shaker. Cons: Requires a separate strainer, like the Boston shaker. Tin-on-Tin Shaker A variation of the Boston shaker but with both parts made of metal (two tins). Usage: Some bartenders prefer the faster chilling effect due to the all-metal construction. Pros: Durable and chills drinks quickly. Cons: No built-in strainer; requires practice to master the sealing technique.