Deciding which types of cocktails you should shake depends on its ingredients. Any drink that uses non-carbonated mixers, such as, fruit juice, liqueurs, simple syrup or egg whites should be shaken to properly mix its contents. Carbonated beverages, including tonic water, ginger ale, champagne and beer, should be added directly to your glass after shaking, other wise you will create a fizzy mess if you try to shake them. Spirit-only cocktails should be stirred and not shaken to preserve the characteristics of their spirits.
This is especially true for cocktails that use gin or whiskey. Experiment with the different types of shakers to find the one that feels right for you or practice shaking drinks with a container you have at home before buying the real thing.
While you try out shaking your cocktails be sure to read our guide about 5 Basic Skills for Making Cocktails at Home and our guide to Home Bar Essentials to make sure your bar is properly stocked. He has a fondness for craft beer that developed while working for a local beer distributor. Dave also worked for an area sports talk radio station for several years, and continues his broadcasting work as a motorsports announcer and indoor lacrosse reporter.
What is a cocktail shaker? History of cocktail shakers Evidence of people using a container to mix drinks dates as far back as BCE where fragments of gourds with traces of alcohol in them were found in South America. Types of cocktail shakers For those looking to add a cocktail shaker to your arsenal of bar tools, there are three styles that are most commonly used. Boston Shaker The Boston shaker is the style of choice for professional bartenders.
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Hello abarabove. Ah, the Cocktail Shaker. Check out the links below if you want to jump ahead, or read on! Boston Shaker Styles and Types: Boston shakers may have two steel cups or one steel and one glass.
The weight adds rigidity and some weight to the shaker cup and can make the shaker more comfortable and quieter to use. Simple two-cup construction is very easy to clean. This style of shaker also can take a bit of practice, but not enough in my opinion to become a deterrent. For Boston Shakers with a glass cup there is the added risk of glass breakage.
The Cobbler Shaker When most people think of a cocktail shaker, this is what they are thinking of. Similarly, when water gets between the cap and the cup, it often freezes, making it extremely difficult to get the shaker open. The built-in strainer is really not that great. Been there, done that! Verdict: In my opinion, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits of the Cobbler shaker.
Admittedly this is not always true — some have a similar design as the Cobbler shaker and will have the same issues. Can take a bit of practice, again, like the Boston Shaker Can be quite difficult to find, especially in consumer stores.
Verdict: A second choice to the Boston Shaker, but still a good one. That is, if you can find it! How to Shake a Cocktail Yes, it is possible to shake a cocktail without looking ridiculous.
If you wish to develop your skills, then practice measuring, mixing, and straining using water until you've got it down. Then, you can easily mix perfect drinks. Purpose of Using a Cocktail Shaker Cocktail shakers are used to chill and mix drinks. When to Use a Cocktail Shaker Versus a Mixing Glass Contrary to what James Bond wanted, you do not use a cocktail shaker to shake, mix, and chill a traditional martini - or any other drink that is made from pure spirits.
When to Shake Cocktails It contains juice and alcohol. It contains cream, eggs, or dairy ingredients. When to Stir Cocktails It contains only spirits, such as a martini that has gin or vodka and vermouth , or an old-fashioned , which contains sugar, bitters, water, and whiskey.
You add sparkling ingredients, such as soda or ginger beer. In this case, you typically shake alcohol and juice elements with ice first, strain into a glass with ice, add the sparkling ingredients, and stir.
How to Use a Cocktail Shaker for Shaken Drinks Using a cocktail shaker to mix drinks doesn't require any flashy moves or choreography. If a Drink Has Muddled Ingredients, Muddle First Cocktails like mojitos and mint juleps as well as some cocktails with fruit call for muddling. To muddle: Put the ingredients to muddle in the tumbler portion of the cocktail shaker. Add the sweet element. This is usually simple syrup , superfine sugar, something syrupy like grenadine , or a sweet liqueur such as Cointreau.
Use a long handled muddler and press in a downward slightly circular pattern. For mint and herbs, you only need to muddle lightly for a few presses to release the flavor. Muddling more may impart bitter flavors.
For fruits, you need to press harder and muddle for longer - maybe 10 to 20 seconds - to really break up the fruit and allow the juices to mix with the syrup.
After muddling, add other ingredients. Measure Ingredients Measure your ingredients into an empty shaker or right on top of the ingredient you've muddled. In this step, add juices, mixers, bitters , syrups, spirits, liqueurs, and egg whites or dairy ingredients. When using a jigger, measure right up to the rim.
It's best when you're starting out not to time or count your pour; measuring is more precise and results in a balanced cocktail. If you do time your pour instead of measuring, use a cocktail shaker with a clear tumbler so you can also eyeball the ingredients as you pour them.
After you've added your ingredients and egg whites, put the lid on the shaker. Give it a tap on top with the heel of your hand to make sure it's firmly in place. Hold the top of the shaker in one hand and the bottom of the shaker in the other. Turn the shaker so the lid faces you this keeps drinks from being splashed on your guests if the shaker comes undone. Shake vigorously back and forth for about 15 seconds. Add Ice and Shake Whether the shaker uses eggs or not, your next step is to add ice.
Put the lid on the shaker and give it a firm tap with the heel of your hand to make sure it's in place. Hold the top of the cocktail shaker in one hand and the bottom of the cocktail shaker in the other. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.
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