8 Cocktail Shakers to Add to Your Home Bar

By Bridget Hallinan
Updated November 12, 2020
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Whether you prefer a Boston shaker, cobbler shaker, or Parisian shaker, a cocktail shaker is an essential tool to have in your bar cart, right up there with muddlers, strainers, and more. You can use them to mix up drinks like this tamarind-mezcal sour—featuring homemade tamarind-citrus syrup—make yourself a mezcal margarita, or create a strawberry daiquiri. And if you can find one that’s just as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional? Even better. Read on for eight great options, and start planning your next cocktail night now.
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Crafthouse by Fortessa 4-Piece Shaker Set

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In this Crafthouse by Fortessa set, you not only get a Boston shaker—a two-piece shaker that’s a bartender favorite—but a Hawthorne strainer, walnut muddler, and jigger as well, encompassing four key bartending tools. You can find it everywhere from Amazon to Sur La Table. $100 at amazon.com, williams-sonoma.com, and surlatable.com

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Stainless Steel Boston Shaker

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This Boston shaker, made from stainless steel, scored a near-perfect rating from Crate & Barrel customers. A maximum fill line keeps you from adding too much liquid (the shaker has a 24-ounce capacity), and after you’re done mixing drinks, you can clean it in the dishwasher. $17 (was $20) at crateandbarrel.com

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Sertodo Copper Maraka Boston Shaker Set

This gorgeous Boston shaker set includes one 30-ounce cup and one 18-ounce cup, made of 100 percent recycled copper. Hand-wash them right after you’re done making drinks and be sure to dry well. $90 at thegrommet.com or $94 at food52.com

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Viski Belmont Cocktail Shaker

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If you prefer a Parisian shaker (like Boston shakers, they don’t have built-in strainers), go for this Viski model, which received solid ratings across Wayfair, Walmart, and Amazon. It can hold 25 ounces, and the sleek gold finish would look great displayed on your bar cart. $47 at wayfair.com; $27 at Walmart.com; $30 at amazon.com

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Suprobarware 17-ounce Parisian Cocktail Shaker

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For another Parisian shaker option, this 17-ounce shaker is available in three colors—gold, gunmetal black, and silver. $18 at amazon.com

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Hourglass Shaker

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OXO’s double-walled steel shaker comes with a cap that doubles as a jigger, with measurements for one-ounce, 3/4-ounce, and 1/2-ounce portions. (The shaker can hold 18 ounces total.) Amazon shoppers gave it a 4.7-star rating from over 500 reviews. Since it’s a cobbler shaker, it has a built-in strainer, allowing you to mix and then strain your drinks into a glass all with one tool. $30 at amazon.com and oxo.com

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Williams Sonoma Encore Bar Double Wall Shaker

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Williams-Sonoma’s minimalist double-walled cobbler shaker has an “insulated design” that promises to prevent condensation gathering on the outside (so you won’t have to worry about the surface getting slippery while you mix your drink). It can hold 16 fluid ounces, and it’s dishwasher-safe, too.

Williams Sonoma Encore Bar Double Wall Shaker, $40 at williams-sonoma.com

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Godinger Silver Art Co Chelsea Cocktail Shaker

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For a statement piece, try this shaker from Godinger Silver Art Co, with a smooth black finish and bright gold top. Like the copper Boston shaker, you need to hand wash it. (Make sure to dry it quickly, too.) The shaker is part of a larger collection that also includes a five-piece bar toolset, ice bucket, and more. $28 (was $32) at wayfair.com

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