![]() ![]() The weighted tin's bottom is welded all the way around to ensure it won't ever weaken, causing the weight to fall off. This set pairs a larger weighted tin with a smaller unweighted one to provide rigidity and a watertight seal, making it easy to seal and open without struggling or spilling a drop. This Boston shaker set is made from food-grade stainless steel and was "designed by a disgruntled bartender to be the best." Material: Stainless steel | Capacity: 18.75 ounces, 26 ounces | Dishwasher Safe: YesĪfter working in hospitality and growing frustrated with the quality of bar tools out there, A Bar Above founders Chris Tunstall and Julia Tunstall decided to design their own. It's a bit wider than some of the other options, which might prove uncomfortable to use if you've got smaller hands. It’s gratifying." The set includes a 26-ounce tin and an 18.75-ounce shaker cup, and it's only available in stainless steel. The walls of the tins are stout, but they seal so easily, and the action of cracking them open is slick. "No welded/glued bases to fall off with heavy use and age. The weight’s integrated," Allan explains. Part of a bar tool line designed by Modern Mixologist and cocktail legend, Tony Abou-Ganim, the two-tin shaker isn't just comfortable to hold but it's well-constructed. It also happens to be dishwasher-safe, too. "It’s an all-together luxury experience at a really good price," he says. Wider design might be uncomfortable for people with smaller handsįor shaking cocktails at home, Allan Katz of Jammyland in Las Vegas prefers the Modern Mixologist stainless-steel tin-on-tin shakers. Material: Stainless steel, copper-plated, gold-plated | Capacity: 18 ounces, 28 ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Stainless steel, yes copper- and gold-plated, no If you like to keep things pristine, just know that the exterior shows water drips and fingerprint smudges easily. The Leopolds are durable, made with stainless steel, and are dishwasher safe unless you opt for the copper- or gold-plated ones, which are pricier at about $10-$15 more. Plus, the lip at the bottom of each tin makes it easier not only to set down quickly on the bar but to grab and hold onto it, inspiring enough confidence to attempt a dry shake. Specifically, how do you break the seal without spraying the cocktail everywhere? It can be nerve-wracking, to say the least.įortunately, Cocktail Kingdom's Leopold tins, which are available in small (18 ounces) and large (28 ounces) sizes, are known to be easier to separate than bartender-favorite Koriko, also a Cocktail Kingdom product. ![]() The Boston Shaker already has a steep learning curve for newbie bartenders. Material: Copper plated, gold plated, stainless steel | Capacity: 18 ounces, 28 ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Stainless steel, yes other materials, no But a quick knock on its side should release the tins. The thickness of the tin contributes to the ease of shaking with them," he says.Īs with many Boston shakers, they offer a bit of a learning curve if you're brand new to them. "I find them easier to use than other tins I’ve used. But this wasn't an issue with the Korikos. For Christian Suzuki-Orellana, bartender of Wildhawk in San Francisco, weighted tins took a toll on his body. ![]() "Koriko has by far the tightest seal, the heaviest bases, and the easiest tins to snap open without injuring your thumb," says Gabriella Mlynarczyk, Los Angeles bartender and author of Clean + Dirty Drinking. These professional-grade tins are available in copper-plated, gold-plated, and stainless steel. But together they can shake up two cocktails. The smaller tin has an 18-ounce capacity, while the larger tin can hold 28 ounces. ![]() The Koriko tins are the preferred shakers of many pro bartenders and are on the top of many best-of lists. ![]()
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