Shaker
Cocktail Shakers
Catering professionals who serve cocktails, especially bar staff, require the accessories they need to make cocktails. At Buffet Plus you will find the cocktail bartending equipment that meets your needs. For example, discover the range of stainless-steel cocktail shakers with different finishes: matt stainless steel, shiny stainless steel, copper-plated stainless steel or the more modern trend.
The secret of a good cocktail lies in the mix of the different ingredients used to make it. The choice of shaker is therefore crucial. It consists of two parts, a mixing bowl and a glass bowl, or three parts in the case of the Cobbler model, which includes a strainer. Several models are available in the Buffet Plus range. This practical, professional equipment allows you to shake the mixture in the shaker for a few minutes to obtain a perfectly homogeneous drink, ready to be poured into glasses. Cocktail shakers generally have a capacity of 0.7 L.
What are the different models of professional cocktail shakers?
There are several models of professional cocktail shakers, each with its own advantages and specific characteristics. Each type of shaker has its supporters, depending on personal preferences and working habits in bars. The choice often depends on the preference for practicality, ease of use and style of cocktail preparation.
The Boston Shaker: Consists of two parts, a large stainless-steel tumbler and a mixing glass. It can be used to make several cocktails and gives a good view of the ingredients being mixed. It may take a bit of practice.
The Cobbler Shaker: Also known as a three-piece shaker. This type of shaker has a metal cup, a built-in filter and a lid with a measuring cap. It's easier to use if you're just starting out because it's complete and ready to use.
Parisian shaker: This is a two-piece shaker consisting of a metal cup and a lid with a built-in filter. Less common than the Boston and Cobbler shakers, it is appreciated for its ease of use and cleaning.
Boston Professional Cocktail Shaker
This stainless-steel cocktail shaker is often referred to as a tin, half tin or tin on tin. The Boston shaker is the first model of shaker used by professionals in the cocktail world; its origins date back to the mid-19th century when it first appeared in the United States. They can have two stainless steel parts (the 'tin') or one glass part and one stainless steel part. The diameter of the lower part is larger than the diameter of the upper part, so that the two parts fit together and are airtight when the cocktail is shaken!
How a professional shaker works
Professional cocktail shakers consist of two separable parts. The first, a glass or container, is placed at the top of the shaker and is empty at the start of preparation. The second part is the container in which the ingredients to be shaken are placed, often called the mixing bowl. This container can be made of stainless steel or glass. At Buffet-Plus, discover our range of professional stainless steel cocktail shakers. This metal gives your shaker a sometimes shiny, sometimes coppery appearance. The three models of cocktail shakers, Boston Shaker, Cobbler Shaker and Parisian Shaker have a slightly different design.
Stainless steel offers other benefits to the professional, for example, stainless steel equipment is dishwasher safe and the products are stackable, saving space and time.
The bartender's kit
Whether you are a professional or an amateur bartender, a cocktail shaker is not enough to succeed in your preparations. The bartender's kit is therefore made up of a certain number of products and equipment in order to succeed in all cocktail preparations. Your wish list must also include the best professional accessories to complete your kit.
If you are looking for original, modern and, above all, eco-friendly cocktail accessories, consider using coloured stainless steel and glass straws, as well as stainless steel shakers and mugs.
Buffet Plus also offers you other accessories to complete your bartender's kit, such as a jigger, a cocktail measurer, which allows you to accurately measure the alcohol you are going to add to the shaker, cocktail strainers, mixing glasses, cocktail spoons, glass rimmers, glass hanging racks, glass draining mats...
Browse our section to discover all the equipment and accessories.
Delivery times: Buffet Plus will dispatch your order within 24 to 48 hours if the product is in stock, otherwise it will generally take 10 working days. Free delivery in Metropolitan France for orders over 300 euros VAT Excl., or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).