Cocktail shakers are used for a variety of reasons in a variety of establishments – it’s hard to narrow down one spot where you might locate a cocktail shaker.

Whether you’re a new bar opening up on the square and need the right shaker to ensure a quality product or you’re just having a bunch of friends over and want to impress them with your awesome drink mixing skills, one thing is for certain — you don’t want to be the host of a party without one. And yes I know I said the same about whiskey glasses, red wine glasses, wine coolers & wine openers, but you really do need a fantastic cocktail shaker too.

Picture this, you’re laying out on your families forty-foot yacht soaking in the sun while showing off that beach body you worked three long months for. The only thing making this day any better is that ice cold cocktail you planned on making for you and your closest friends. You reach into your bag to grab your cocktail shaker just to realize you don’t own a cocktail shaker.

Don’t let not having a cocktail shaker ruin your life, for that matter, your party. Now that we’ve established that you need a cocktail shaker in your life, we’ve done the hard part for you. Check out our list of the best cocktail shakers on the market.

SHIKSHOOK – Best Cocktail Shaker 

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This magnificent kit includes a martini shaker, double jigger one ounce/two-ounce, two liquor pourers, and a drink mixer E-book that has one hundred and fifty bartender recipes for you to try out! Now you’re probably thinking that the SHIKSHOOK costs a fortune then. For not a lot of money, you can take this entire set home with you! This stainless-steel cocktail shaker is the perfect kit mixer for making ice cold cocktail recipes such as the Americano, Margarita, Daiquiri, Mojito, or even a Cosmopolitan! The extra thick design is built to last you a long time. The stainless steel assures you that it will never rust or leak and is the perfect product for traveling! This cocktail shaker holds twenty-four ounces which makes it perfect for family or get together occasions. Now you have to ask yourself, is the SHIKSHOOK the cocktail shaker you’ve been looking for?

Boston Shaker Best Cocktail Shaker Set

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The Boston shaker is the real deal, folks. If you are a bartender looking to practice at home or just prefer bringing your own shaker to work, this may just be the cocktail shaker for you. Tough enough for high volume bars and durable enough for home bars, this cocktail shaker has been tested by professional bartenders and is universally decided to be the highest quality and best shaker available on the market to date.

Made out of food-grade stainless steel 304 the Boston shaker is dishwasher safe for home or commercial dishwashers! This all stainless-steel set won’t break like glass shakers and has no rubber seals on it so there’s no worries about warping or cracking with age! This set comes with eighteen-ounce unweighted and twenty-eight-ounce weighted shaker tins with a full money back guarantee! Slightly more expensive than the SHIKSHOOK but has the reputation to justify it!

BARILLO – Best Boston Shaker 

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One of my favorite designs on this list, the BARILLO Elite set consists of a twenty-four-ounce stainless steel Martini mixer, a muddler, mixing spoon, jigger, two liquor pourers, velvet bag, recipes booklet, and an eBook! I got winded just typing that! The BARILLO’s slick design automatically adds five cool points to anybody who uses it. So, fellas, if you’re trying to impress the ladies, and need that last bit of confidence to get you over the hump, think BARILLO.

But on a more serious note, this product comes with everything you may need to make the perfect cocktail. Another rust-proof and dishwasher safe product, so no worries on how you may have to take it apart to clean it or if you leave it out for too long, whether it will get ruined or not. Never mind the fact that the name BARILLO is just fun to say.

Say it with me, BA-RILL-LO. The nice addition to this set that the previous two don’t have is the velvet bag that helps clumsy people like me keep the entire set together without losing anything and also helps protect the cocktail shaker from being scratched or scuffed along the way. So, whether it’s the bag, the price, or the name, (it’s probably the name), the BARILLO Elite cocktail shaker is definitely a great option for anyone looking for a premier shaker!

Cresimo – Best Large Cocktail Shaker 

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The Cresimo cocktail shaker set is the cheapest shaker set on this list so far! This set is made of superior 18/8 grade stainless steel. This shaker is considered a professional shaker with a capacity of twenty-four ounces. It comes with a built-in strainer and a premium double size 1.0/0.5-ounce measurement jigger tool. The twisted bar spoon is extremely unique in its design and definitely my favorite add-on on this entire list! You can’t forget about the illustrated guide to cocktails and recipe fold out guide so if you’re a beginner and needs some tips and tricks, Cresimo has got your back! Yet another stainless-steel product that is guaranteed to not rust or leak to assure you product that will last you for years to come if you so choose to purchase it!

 Mixologist World – Best Cocktail Maker Sets 

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The Mixologist World is on the best sale of any on this list. It has a built-in strainer set with double jigger. Comes with a mixing spoon and a drink recipes booklet! Typical twenty-four-ounce capacity gives you plenty of drink to share with as many people as you need to! Like the Cresimo, this shaker is made out of 18/8 grade stainless steel. The jigger tools come in at 1.5/0.75-ounces! Another shaker that is guaranteed to not rust or leak. This easy to use cocktail shaker is perfect for any level of drink-making experience, whether you’re a professional or a first timer, the simple design allows you to practice without strain and you’ll be making premier drinks in no time!

Barware Styles Classic – Unique Cocktail Shaker set

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If you thought that the Cresimo shaker set was cheap , the Barware Styles Classic shaker set blows it out of the water coming in at an outstandingly low price. Another twenty-four-ounce stainless-steel product with high quality craftsmanship that becomes the center of attention every time it enters a room. This FDA approved product is dishwasher safe and made up of 18/8 grade stainless-steel! This product adds a touch of class to entertaining and is perfect for either home or professional use. The Barware is only twelve ounces, very light for smaller people to be able to still make cocktails with ease. Is the Barware Styles Classic set the cocktail shaker for you?

VonShef – Premium Copper Parisian Cocktail Shaker set

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Crushing all of the previous cocktail shakers when it comes to price, this shaker is the epitome of luxury. For a little bit of money, you can own this copper tone cocktail shaker with matching copper-colored accessories such as a muddler, a nine-inch double ended bar spoon/fork, Hawthorne strainer, two X pourers, and a double ended 0.5-ounce/1-ounce measuring jigger. This product is the best looking one of them all and it’s not even close. The Copper color just screams class and draws anyone’s attention in the room. The VonShef is not suitable for a dishwasher and must be hand washed. If you’re looking to impress people, this is definitely the cocktail shaker for you!

VonShef – Premium Gold Parisian Cocktail Shaker set

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Here we are, the grand-daddy of them all. If you are a fan of the color gold, this needs to be your choice. For that price you get matching gold-colored accessories that include a muddler, nine-inch double ended bar spoon/fork, Hawthorne strainer, two X pourers, and a double ended 0.5-ounce/1-ounce measuring jigger. Just like the copper colored VonShef, this product is not dishwasher suitable and you must always hand wash it. It’s got some weight to it as well, weighing in at two pounds eighteen ounces. So not only do you get to make cocktails, but you also can work on your forearm strength. If you like gold, the VonShef Premium Gold set is without a doubt the option for you!

Our Final Cocktail Shaker Thoughts

There is a lot of variety when it comes to cocktail shakers. Whether you like the basic stainless-steel options, copper-toned, or even gold toned. Do you prefer a lighter shaker like the Barware or a heftier one like the VonShef? Each brand has their own unique aspect that makes it appealing to the consumer. You have the unique design of the BARILLO, luxurious color schemes of the VonShef, or even the cheap pricing of the Mixology World or Cresimo brands. Hopefully this list has helped anybody looking for the right cocktail shaker, whether it be a professional bartender or even an amateur who wants to try out a new hobby!

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