Like I said yesterday, I can appreciate an item of ingenious design, but I’m generally pretty laid-back. I like to throw a good party or two, when the mood strikes me, and I’m usually fine with just a couple of beers and a bowl of chips. Sometimes though, I feel the need to class it up a bit. I mean, I love playing Wisest Wizard with about 20 of my closest friends until the wee hours of the morning, but there are times when I’d like to have people over and not have to worry about ridding my house of the beer stench the next morning. You know, maybe something a little bit classier than that.
One of the essential items you’ll need to throw an adult soiree is a quality cocktail shaker. Some might be swayed by looks, but this is the one time you’ll need to think substance over style, which is why you should invest in the Good Grips Plastic Cocktail Shaker (Amazon, $9.99). Although it might not look that fancy, it’s actually even better than your regular metal cocktail shaker. For one, it’s made of double walled plastic, which means that it’s insulated to keep your cocktail cold without causing your hand to freeze. The outside also offers a non-slip grip, making shaking and pouring easier than ever. With a measurement marked jigger cap and built-in strainer, this shaker encompasses all the usual attributes that you would need to mix up a batch of cocktails for you and your friends. The only downside is the small size, but your friends will just have to wait a few more minutes for their bevs – no biggie.
A serious issue with this shaker is that it doesn’t have a cheat sheet of cocktail recipes written on it – I mean, how else am I supposed to know how to make a Tom Collins or a Cosmopolitan? What, learn the recipes? Sheesh, that’s asking a lot!
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 9″
-Capacity: 16 oz
-Includes shaker, jigger cap, and built in strainer
-Double walled construction for insulation
-Measurement markings inside jigger
-Soft nonslip grip
-Dishwasher safe
Leave a Reply