Glassware
Cocktail shaker
A cocktail shaker is a sealed container for shaking drinks with ice. The two main kinds are the three-piece cobbler and the two-piece Boston shaker.
- Also: Shaker
In practice
A cobbler has a built-in strainer and cap; a Boston shaker is a large metal tin and a smaller tin or glass, used with a separate strainer. Any jar with a tight lid will do in a pinch.
Drinks to fill it with
Cocktail shaker, in short
What does cocktail shaker mean?
A cocktail shaker is a sealed container for shaking drinks with ice. The two main kinds are the three-piece cobbler and the two-piece Boston shaker.