7 Best Cocktail Shaker Sets to Shake Up Happy Hour
Looking for the best cocktail shaker sets to spruce up a home bar? Maybe you’re upgrading from beginning bartender to master mixologist and want to treat yourself to a new bartender set? From shaking, stirring and straining to mixing and muddling, the best cocktail shaker sets allow you to do it all with style.
Once you’ve amassed that collection of tequila, rum, vodka and gin, it just makes sense to invest in a top-quality bartender set for parties, picnics, weekend getaways or even some online mixology classes. This list is designed to give you a look at some of the best cocktail shaker sets on the market for mixing margaritas and martinis or dry shaking amaretto sours and gin fizzes.
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- Viski Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set
- True Copper Barware Set
- True Fortify Stainless Steel Barware Set
- True 7-Piece Barware Set
- Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set
- W&P Design Cocktail Canteen
- Absolut Elyx Deluxe Martini Gift Set With 3-Piece Shaker
1. Viski Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set
The Viski Gunmetal Mixologist Barware Set is one of the best bar sets for both beginners and advanced mixologists. Made from aluminum, this durable professional-quality cocktail set has a sleek dark gunmetal finish. It comes with one 17oz cocktail shaker, one Hawthorne strainer, one double-sided jigger (1.5oz, .75oz and .5oz capacity) and a weighted bar spoon. Perfect for whipping up concoctions such as this elegant Black Manhattan.
2. True Copper Barware Set
Made from perfectly polished copper, the True Copper Barware Set includes a cobbler-style shaker, a jigger, a Hawthorne strainer and a bar spoon with a muddler end. The ability to stir and muddle with the same tool makes this one of the best cocktail shaker sets for convenience and multi-purpose use.
3. True Fortify Stainless Steel Barware Set
Similar to the above-mentioned best cocktail shaker set, the True Fortify Stainless Steel Barware Set comes with a cobbler-style shaker, a double jigger, a Hawthorne strainer and a bar spoon with a muddler end for mashing berries, mint and more for caipirinhas, mint juleps and mojitos. The sleek stainless-steel finish of this cocktail shaker set makes it the best bartender set to give a professional look to your home bar.
4. True 7-Piece Barware Set
For that all-inclusive and elegant gift, the True 7-Piece Barware Set is a top choice for fans of the Boston-style shaker. This bartender kit comes with a Boston shaker tin and glass with measurements, a Hawthorne strainer, a double jigger, a bar spoon, a wooden muddler and a liquor pourer spout for precise pours of tequila, gin and other liquors.
5. Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set
Mix and muddle in style with the Crafthouse by Fortessa Cocktail Shaker Set. This set of useful bartending tools comes with a two-piece Boston shaker, a 2oz jigger, an elegant 11.5” black walnut wood muddler and a Hawthorne strainer with a heavy coil spring. The jigger has a beak-like spout for precise pouring, and the interior is etched with measurement markings, making this one of the best mixology sets for all levels of home bartender. The stainless-steel shaker in this bartender kit seals tightly, has a ribbed design for grip and measurements and is dishwasher safe.
6. W&P Design Cocktail Canteen
For the mixologist on the move, the W&P Design Cocktail Canteen makes a useful and convenient cocktail tool set. It’s the perfect cocktail shaker set for the traveler who enjoys mixing it up on beach days, during weekend getaways and at friends’ events. It takes top best barware set honors for its compact storage capability. The insulated cocktail shaker doubles as storage for the included collapsible jigger/shot glass, a telescoping bar spoon, a mini funnel, a TSA-compliant glass dropper bottle and a peeler/zester combo tool.
7. Absolut Elyx Deluxe Martini Gift Set With 3-Piece Shaker
The glamorous copper finish on the Absolut Elyx Deluxe Martini Gift Set With 3-Piece Shaker makes it a top choice for a luxury cocktail shaker set. This bartender set includes a stylish gift box that holds a three-piece cobbler-style shaker, a mixing glass, a jigger, a julep strainer, a bar spoon, a Hawthorne strainer and two copper-plated vintage-inspired cocktail coupes, all with an elegant embossed damask design. A complete martini recipe guide is also included with this cocktail mixer set.
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Shopping for the best cocktail shaker sets is a breeze when you take time to consider your level of expertise, the intended use and the number of occasions you’ll use it. Aesthetics also plays a part, as you’ll want to choose a great looking bar set if it’s going to be out on display on your countertop or home bar.
Whether you side with Team Boston Shaker or prefer Team Cobbler Shaker, you’ll be the hit of the next backyard BBQ, holiday party or anniversary celebration with any one of these mixology sets. Just practice a bit before you start with the fancy flips, throws and rolls.
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