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Cocktail Shaker - Suggestions?
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:02 pm
So I occasionally enjoy a martini or two (never more than two) - and I currently use an all stainless cocktail shaker that makes it impossible to get the lid off after it gets cold. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternate that makes it easy to get the top off? I’ve seen a couple on Amazon with screw tops...what do y’all use that avoids this problem?
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:11 pm to TD422
My go to. If you shake it too hard it can get a little messy.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:14 pm to TD422
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never more than two
Why not??
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:19 pm to Trout Bandit
A wise man once told me that “...martinis are like breasts, two are perfect...at three, things start to get weird”.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:25 pm to TD422
He wasn't that wise in my book but I see his point.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 6:52 pm to TD422
I’ve been using my vintage one because the top screws off and it’s so large, plus I have 6 of the little glasses to match.
But for Christmas I’m getting this one:
I prefer screw top as well because I can’t get the others off without a fight.
But for Christmas I’m getting this one:
I prefer screw top as well because I can’t get the others off without a fight.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 7:54 pm to TD422
For a martini, and assuming you are talking a Martini and not a Vodka OJ (olive juice) you really want to stir it. This isn’t because you might bruise the gin or something silly like that but because you can better control the dilution.
A stainless steel mixer, a long handled mixing spoon and a strainer is all you need. Now you can get in a rabbit hole quickly with strainers depending on different drinks but in general as long as it keeps the ice out the glass it will work.
Rule of thumb is if just mixing alcohols, stir.
If adding juice, milk, etc... shake.
A stainless steel mixer, a long handled mixing spoon and a strainer is all you need. Now you can get in a rabbit hole quickly with strainers depending on different drinks but in general as long as it keeps the ice out the glass it will work.
Rule of thumb is if just mixing alcohols, stir.
If adding juice, milk, etc... shake.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 8:02 pm to KosmoCramer
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Get yourself a nice strainer if you dont have one.
I'm a fan of these.
The traditional one would be awesome if it didn't have that big hole in it that ice slips through.
Posted on 11/13/19 at 8:15 pm to LouisianaLady
I've never used one of those. I'm just used to the style I posted when I worked behind the bar. But we weren't making craft cocktails, just way too many lemon drops
Posted on 11/14/19 at 12:22 am to TD422
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For a martini... you really want to stir it.
Best advice!
Get these three items for making Martini
Posted on 11/14/19 at 1:06 pm to BigDropper
I prefer shaken, I typically drink vodka martinis. I like the ice chips that form from the shaking. I like gin martinis, but they don't like me...something about the botanicals seem to bottom out on me and it's like a gut bomb. Thanks for the suggestions all.
Posted on 11/14/19 at 2:21 pm to BigDropper
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