{"id":3649,"date":"2021-01-21T02:12:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T02:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsplayadrinkinggame.com\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2021-03-02T21:37:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T21:37:50","slug":"cocktail-shakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letsplayadrinkinggame.com\/blog\/cocktail-shakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Shakers: Everything To Know About Choosing and Using Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cocktail shakers are both a fun and effective way to mix a cocktail! This article will walk you through all aspects of choosing and using a cocktail shaker, hopefully answering any and all questions you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of contents, if you’d like to jump to certain sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a cocktail shaker?<\/a><\/td>Which is right for me?<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Why use a cocktail shaker?<\/a><\/td>Different shaking styles<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
What’s their history?<\/a><\/td>Problems and troubleshooting<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Types of cocktail shakers<\/a><\/td> – Lid gets stuck<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
– Boston style<\/a><\/td> – Leaking<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
– Cobbler style<\/a><\/td>Cocktail shaker accessories<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
– Parisian style<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Start With the Easier Stuff. What is a Cocktail Shaker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cocktail shaker is a container where you can combine all ingredients of a drink (liquor, mixers, ice, fruit) and shake to thoroughly mix them together. There are different styles, but they all have openings that\u2019ll seal tightly when shaking to prevent any leakage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Use a Cocktail Shaker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just to look cool! Although we must admit they do make people look pretty cool. Basically, a cocktail shaker thoroughly mixes all your ingredients together and cools your drink at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n