What are the different types of shakers?

There are several types of shakers, utensils used for mixing drinks, especially cocktails.

Each has its own characteristics and is used for specific mixing techniques.

Here are some of the main types:

Two-piece shaker, Boston shaker: This type of shaker consists of two main parts, a metal cup, often made of stainless steel, and a glass measuring cup. The two parts fit together to form a shaker when mixing. The Boston shaker is popular for its ability to mix ingredients quickly and cool the drink efficiently, thanks to the contact between the metal and the ice.

Three-piece shaker, cobbler shaker: consists of three parts: the tumbler, a lid with integrated filter and a cap. The lid fits over the tumbler to create a closed container. The Cobbler Shaker is easy to use, but is considered by some to be less effective for mixing than the Boston Shaker.

Parisian Shaker: similar to the Cobbler Shaker, but with a filter built into the lid rather than the tumbler. It is an alternative for those who prefer a three-piece shaker, but with a different design.

Hand-held shaker: This is a small, individual shaker that can be shaken by hand to mix drinks. These shakers are often used to make non-alcoholic cocktails or shakes.

Electric cocktail shakers: Some shakers are electric and can mix ingredients automatically. These are particularly useful in busy bars.

Pewter Boston shaker with glass: This is a variation of the traditional Boston shaker that uses a glass instead of a glass measuring cup. It also mixes cocktails efficiently.

Jet Shaker: A larger shaker with a conical shape, often used for mixing fruit juice drinks and crushed ice. This shaker has a strainer to retain the ice.

Tumbler cocktail shaker: This is a shaker that looks like a classic glass with a metal lid that fits over it. This shaker can be used to mix and shake drinks.

The choice of shaker often depends on the personal preferences of the bartender or mixologist, as well as the specific mixing techniques required for each cocktail recipe.