Sales Rank: 1024


Features:

Comes with a lifetime warranty

Made of durable 18/8 stainless steel

Ultra-shiny hand-polished finish won't tarnish or corrode

Stylish and functional appearance; dishwasher-safe

8-1/2 inches tall

Average Rating:
Rating: - The Classic Martini Shaker
A shaker like this is not meant for cream drinks and other concoctions; this should be used for pure liquor drinks, such as martinis and manhattans. I can hear Sean Connery in my mind every time I get this out...."very dry, shaken - not stirred."

It has an 18 ounce capacity, which will chill martinis for two quite easily. The top is a two stage affair; the main part has a strainer built in so your "neat" martini will be ice free, the small cap also doubles as a 1-1/2 ounce jigger and will stand up on the counter as you pour. The stainless steel is highly polished on the outside and brush finished inside.

One of my favorite recipes for this contraption is Chocolate Martinis for two: fill the cup about two-thirds full of ice cubes; measure two capfuls of vodka and one capful of white cream de cocoa; shake for about 20 seconds and pour through the strainer top into two martini glasses. You can add a cherry garnish in this martini if you like. After about two of these, the cold steel will be no bother; if it is, a dampened (for grip), white napkin wrapped around the cup is a genteel way to insulate your hand from the cold concoction within.

Whether you are entertaining the neighbors or just "007," this will be a handsome and useful addition to your collection of mixicological accouterments.

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Rating: - Has pluses but one big minus...
This shaker looks very attractive and works well, EXCEPT that the removable top invariably fails to be removable. Once the shaker gets cold, the metal contracts and the pieces stick together, making it a real pain to get the two pieces back apart for washing or for "martinis, round 2"...and the problem doesn't abate once the shaker warms up---once it's stuck, it's stuck. It's true that if you take it apart IMMEDIATELY it doesn't stick, but I forget to do so at least 50% of the time (usually when there are guests present and I have other things to think about). I have had this shaker for about 3 months and make martinis pretty regularly, but I'm tired of messing with it: I've decided to buy another shaker and give this one to GoodWill!

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Rating: - Great for Casual Home use
I bought this a month ago for home use, and find it fabulous. My only complaint and reason for giving it 4 stars is that it is a little bit large and therefore you can't just fill it up on something like a Margarita or you'll have too much sour. I wouldn't want to use this at work! And, being myself a bartender, I would like to say that I have used a good number of different shakers, and have never seen one that had a lid that just popped off, shakers don't do this. Lids stick because the air inside compresses due to the cold and seals the lid tightly. I have also never seen one that screwed off. It is impractical anyways, it is not hard to see if you're on or off. Anywho, hope this is helpful. Happy shaking!