OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker
Brand: OXO
Best for
Home bartenders who want a reliable shaker that opens reliably after shaking with cold ingredients, where OXO's lid mechanism releases with one-hand pressure rather than requiring prying a strainer cap off a frozen shaker.
Skip if
Professional-style Boston shaker technique is preferred. The OXO is a cobbler shaker (three-piece with built-in strainer). Working bartenders and enthusiasts who prefer the two-piece Boston shaker technique (two tin cups, separate Hawthorne strainer) should look at the Barfly tin-on-tin set or the Cocktail Kingdom Leopold.
The OXO cobbler shaker uses a push-button release lid that opens without prying or twisting, which is the primary failure mode of traditional cobbler shakers after the lid seals under pressure from cold ingredients. Interior measurement markings in ounces and milliliters allow measuring directly in the shaker.
The double-wall base reduces condensation and provides a comfortable grip without a towel when the shaker is chilled. The 16 oz capacity accommodates two standard cocktails per shake.
At $20, the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is the most user-friendly cobbler shaker for home bartenders.
What buyers say
Home bartenders who want a reliable shaker that opens reliably after shaking with cold ingredients say OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where professional-style Boston shaker technique is preferred say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Type | Cobbler (3-piece with built-in strainer) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 oz |
| Material | 18/8 stainless steel |
| Price | $20 |
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