Make Your Bar at Home Complete: Here are the Best Cocktail Shakers Available in India(2020)!

Festive season is here and with it brings the party mood on and a party is incomplete without cocktails for alcohol lovers. If you like drinking cocktails and would like to make some for your party this season you ought to buy a few things to make a perfect cocktail. One of the most important things to make a cocktail is a cocktail shaker. Some people think they can get by without shaking a cocktail or by using a couple of glasses but using a cocktail shaker can help you make a professional cocktail in a jiffy.

Shaking a cocktail is important to completely mix all the ingredients in the drink and get a perfect blended drink for your guest. Shaking gets you well mixed, chilled and diluted cocktails, especially the ones that have juice, cream or egg whites in them. It also yields great texture to the drink.

You might think that talking about shaking a drink is not important, but the right amount of shaking with the right force makes a lot of difference to a drink. There are different types of shakers in the market. So, before we get into the shakers you can buy from the market, let us look into the types of shakers you can choose from.

This is the most common type of cocktail shaker you can buy for personal use. It has three parts to it like a tumbler, a lid with a strainer and a strainer cap. The cobbler shaker is perfect for the beginners as it has an inbuilt strainer which makes it easier to use.

To use a cobbler shaker you need to add all the ingredients with ice in the tumbler and put the strainer and close the cap. Simply tap the top of the cap with the heel of your hand a couple of times and hold the lid in place with one hand, hold the base of the shaker in place with the other hand. Hold the shaker with the lid facing you and shake for a slow count of 15. Unscrew the cap and strain the drink in a glass and garnish however you like.

This cocktail shaker is used by bartenders mostly. It comes with a mixing tumbler which is smaller and a tin which is bigger. You will need some practice to use the Boston Shaker. To use a Boston shaker you will have to fill it up with ice halfway and turn the tin upside down and place it on the tumbler at a slight angle. Again tap the top of the tin with the heel of the hand to seal the lid. Turn it so the end points towards you and hold one hand on each part of the shaker then shake for a slow count of 15. Put the shaker on the bar top with the tin facing down. Now with the heel of the hand rap the point where the tin and tumbler meets to release the vacuum. If it doesn’t release then turn a quarter of a turn and rap again with the heel of the hand, then remove the tumbler and strain the drink in a cocktail glass.

It is the hybrid of the Boston and Cobbler shaker with a mixing tumbler and a lid but does not have a strainer. To use it you will need to mix the drink in the mixing tumbler with ice. Put the lid on and tap it to set it in place. Now hold the lid in one hand and the tumbler in the other. Hold it with the lid facing you and shake well. Put in on the bar with the tumbler facing down. Give a tight rap on the side of the shaker to break the vacuum seal, remove the lid and strain the drink.

The Cressimo Cocktail shaker set is a beautiful shaker made with 18/8 grade stainless steel. It is of 24oz and has a built in strainer. It also comes with a measurement jigger with an attractive twisted bar spoon. It also has a great recipe book on making different cocktails making it easier for you to use it. It is a sleek looking cocktail shaker with a mirror finish which will make you feel proud. This cocktail shaker is recommended for beginners as well as experts as it is easy to hold and use it. It comes with a 2 year warranty and is imported from USA for you. You can order it for Rs.3,129 from www.desertcart.in.

Another good cocktail shaker is the Cosy Tossy. It is a 4 set shaker which is made with 18/8 grade stainless steel and is of 24 oz of capacity. It comes with a built in shaker, a measurement jigger, a twisted bar spoon and a cocktail strainer. It is a great shaker to make Margaritas, Apple martinis and many more. This shaker is easy to use and will get you a perfect cocktail every time. It is highly affordable and you can buy it for Rs.699 from Amazon.

Next in the line is the Modern Mixology Bartender Kit. It is a great kit to own if you want to make great cocktails at home. It is a leak proof shaker so you won’t have to worry about any spillage after you are done. It has a wooden stand so you can display it with pride and will save a lot of space on your counter. It is made of high grade stainless steel alloy and can be washed in a dishwasher with ease. You can also buy it as a gift for your best friend this Christmas and make them happy. The shaker comes with a great customer service to help you whenever you need. It is available for Rs.8,229 from desertcart.in.

You can also check out the HPK Cocktail shaker. It is made with 550 ML stainless steel and comes with a long bar spoon and 1 double sided per measure glass. It also has a muddler to help you muddle the herbs and make a great tasting cocktail. The shaker is elegantly designed and looks great on a bar top. You can buy it for Rs.799 from Amazon.

If you want to make great cocktails and enhance the beauty of your bar counter then you can buy the Elite cocktail shaker set. This shaker set comes with a very stylish bamboo stand to hold each piece that comes with it. It will keep all your tools in one place and prevent them from getting scratches on it. This beautifully designed stainless steel shaker is all you need to make perfect cocktails this festive season. You can also wash it in a dishwasher and keep it sparkly clean for ages.

The set comes with a rustproof cocktail shaker with an inbuilt strainer, two sided jigger, a Mojito muddler, a spiral pattern mixing spoon, a Hawthorne strainer for fine staining, a corkscrew, 2 bottle stoppers to keep your wine bottles sealed, 3 liquor pourers, 6 pourer caps and all of it comes packed in a beautiful velvet carrying bag which makes a perfect gift for your loved ones as well. You can buy the whole set for just Rs.11,942 from Amazon.

You can also check out the Elan Repeat cocktail shaker which is available for Rs.1,299 on livingwithelan.co. This is a 500 ml cocktail shaker which is made with high quality powder coated stainless steel. The beautiful matt finish in black colour makes it stand out on your bar top. Using this cocktail shaker can help you create delicious drinks perfectly with ease. This is an affordable shaker which is sleek enough to be gifted to your cocktail lover friend. It is easy to clean the shaker with a soapy sponge as it does not rust and will shine each time you wash it.

If you like to collect handmade things then you will fall in love with this Silver handcrafted cocktail shaker as soon as you see it. This is a classy cocktail shaker which is made by hand and the natural irregularities makes it out of the world. Keeping this cocktail shaker on your countertop will make you a feel proud and very stylish. It is made of high quality steel which does not rust and you can easily wipe it clean with a wet cloth. It can be bought for Rs.800 from jaypore.com.

Another classy and affordable cocktail shaker is the Steren Half Hammered Shaker. It is made with high grade stainless steel and is rust and scratch proof. The steel used in making this cocktail shaker makes it a very durable one which can be used for years. It has a combination of mirror and matt finish with a band of hammered surface which makes it look very unique. It comes with a strainer for you to easily pour it without removing the unwanted ice or herbs in your cocktail. The affordable price of the shaker makes it a perfect gift for family and friends. You can buy it for Rs.524 from Amazon.

The NJ Boston shaker is a must have if you like to make cocktails in your parties. It is a great shaker to have if you like to throw grand parties at home. This shaker comes with a strainer and a jigger and is tested by professional bartenders. It is a good choice for beginners as it does not freeze shut like a cobbler shaker. The Hawthorne strainer has a high density spring on it which makes it easy to pour the drinks without spilling them. The jigger in the set can be used to measure drinks between 30ml to 60ml and will help you make perfectly measured cocktails. It is a dishwasher safe cocktail shaker and will let you make great margaritas, Daiquiris and Mojitos and turn you into a professional bartender in no time. It is available for just Rs.799 on Amazon

If you are a cocktail lover and want to turn into a bartender, then you can check out this Mixology Bartender kit. This is a beautiful 10 piece bar tool set which comes with a sleek bamboo stand. The stand itself is beautifully designed and will enhance the beauty of your bar top. It is made with high quality stainless steel which makes it a highly durable cocktail shaker kit. It comes with a jigger, strainer, muddler, a bar spoon, a cocktail recipe book and more. It also comes with a 3 year warranty card therefore you can easily exchange it if you need to later on. You can buy it for Rs.5,999 from Amazon and become the talk of the party this festive season.

Here are a few tips on what to look for in a cocktail shaker if you are planning to buy one.