Looking to buy the best cocktail shaker around? Whether it's in time for making Christmas tipples, or, perhaps you are gifting a cocktail shaker to a friend? Either way, we can help you find a lovely (and practical) option, fit for making espresso martinis, sex on the beach cocktails and more. These cocktail shakers will also look lovely on that bar cart of yours, too.
Looking for cocktail recipes to go with your new shaker? These classics are guaranteed to get the party started.
The best cocktail shakers
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1. Oliver Bonas Pineapple Cocktail Shaker
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Add all the cabana vibes to your drinks trolley with this quirky pineapple shaped number. It’s simple to use, just throw in your ingredients, put on the lid and you are good to go. A great option if you want something that looks great and does the job. Plus there are some super cute matching barware accessories.
2. BarCraft Easy Cocktail Shaker
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If you are an expert at drinking cocktails but a novice at making them, this shaker is a good place to start. It’s pretty basic in terms of design, but the body includes recipes for six cocktails – Martini Dry, Rob Roy, Red Lion, Manhattan, Bronx and Vodka Dryplus – plus 'mix-to-the-line' markers so you don’t have to buy a jigger. Or stock up on recipe books.
3. Bloomingville Glass Cocktail Shaker
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There’s something very Gatsby-esque about this cocktail shaker, the textured glass and classic shape definitely give it a lovely vintage look. Just team it with some delicate martini glasses and keep the sidecars flowing.
4. Argos Rose Gold Cocktail Shaker
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Another snazzy one for beginners. This shaker rotates to reveal eight delicious cocktail recipes, including daiquiris and mai tais. It looks the part and is great value since you don’t need to buy any extras.
5. VonShef Matte Black Cocktail Set
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This is a serious piece of kit, and you definitely get a lot for your money. This isn’t just a cocktail shaker, oh no, this is a nine piece cocktail making set, complete with a muddler, bar spoon, strainer, sieve, a double ended jigger and a recipe book! It also comes in rose gold, because, really, what doesn’t these days?
Also read:
- See this Negroni recipe now – it doesn't require a jigger
- Check out these fabulously festive Christmas cocktails
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Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.