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This stunning Twist cocktail shaker was designed for Nambé by Fred Bould, whose creations interweave his love of water, motion, and the spiraling helix shape. The twisted, sculpted sides of the shaker increase the ease of handling the shaker when moist, and beautifully flow into the pointed, cone-shaped top. Made of sand-cast metal and polished to a bright mirror finish, the shaker retains cold remarkably well and can be thoroughly chilled in a freezer before filling with martini ingredients. A thin black rubber ring is integral in the lid and in the removable strainer, to make the press fit nice and snug. With a 16-ounce capacity and height of 10 inches, the shaker comes gift-boxed and ready to impress a favorite cocktail maker.
Nambé was founded in 1951 in a village of the same name in scenic northern New Mexico. From the beginning, the company focused on hand-producing high-quality, functional items such as metal bowls and trays with great attention to timeless, modern design. Still made in the USA, Nambé's signature metal alloy is liquefied, poured into a hand-made sand cast, and the resulting piece repeatedly polished and smoothed by hand. Exceptional gifts for the most special of occasions, Nambé metal bowls and accessories are now joined by porcelain and crystal pieces, each flawlessly crafted. Nambé ware has won numerous design awards, has been shown in or recognized by nearly two dozen museums worldwide, and is part of the permanent collections of many, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. --Ann Bieri
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Invite the gang over and let the modern, tear-drop-shaped Twist Cocktail Shaker be the life of the party. Like the rest of the beautiful Twist family, the shaker takes it design cues from the spectacularly curving facets of a helix. And because the shaker is made of thermal-retentive Nambé metal, it should be chilled before mixing up 500ml of your favorite concoction ¿ the cold will transfer to the liquid, and your bartending prowess will go a very long way. An integrated removable strainer makes this piece oh-so-easy to use ¿ often.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Nambe products are synonymous with the highest quality in materials and design, which is why they are frequently given as wedding gifts. I was shocked to read that three out of six reviews of the Nambe Twist Cocktail Shaker were negative. Before I address the four gripes--too heavy, too hard to remove the top, it leaks, and it doesn't look as nice in reality as it does in the product shots--a bit about me: I collect cocktail shakers, there's no one fussier about quality than I am, and I like to think I have excellent taste in objets d'art, which is what the Nambe Twist shaker is.
As for the design, whether you like it or not is subjective, but if you like what you see in the photo, you will like what you receive, because it looks identical.
The shaker is indeed weighty--it is made of an aluminum alloy mined in New Mexico--but I'm not strong and have small hands and I've never had a problem shaking and pouring from it. Neither has my girlfriend, who is 5'4" tall and has even smaller hands. To me, the weight, the solidity, of this beautiful shaker is wonderfully tactile and part of the reason this shaker has a high price.
As for leaking, this is the only shaker I've seen that comes with a thin rubber gasket around the rim for a tight seal that doesn't leak--at least mine never has. All my other cocktail shakers leak, including a Faberge crystal shaker that cost twice as much as the Nambe. The reason they leak is because there is no way to get a leak-proof seal without the gasket. Waterproof flashlights and other outdoor equipment work on the same principle.
The tops of virtually all cocktail shakers are difficult to remove after shaking because you have metal jammed against metal or glass to create as tight a seal as is possible without a rubber gasket. The Nambe shaker top is actually easier to remove than most because the gasket has just enough give to work the top off. But you do have to work it slightly. I have never had trouble removing the top quickly and easily. Many of the tops of my other shakers are extremely difficult to pry off.
You can buy a perfectly usable cocktail shaker for $10. When you exceed the $100 price point, you ought to know what you are buying. It sounds like some reviewers of this beautiful shaker didn't. Nambe objects are heavy. Even their martini glasses are heavy. Most people like the weighty feel of a Nambe glass, bowl, vase, or shaker. But it's no secret that weightiness is a distinguishing characteristic of Nambe products.
The reason for the weightiness is the aluminum alloy used in many Nambe products. This metal scratches easily but retains a high-gloss shine that retains its beauty even with wear. The metal is extremely conductive of heat and cold. If you stick the shaker in the freezer for 10 minutes, it will turn ice cold. The virtue of this is that when you fill the shaker with ice and liquid and shake, very little of the ice melts into the drink, so it isn't diluted with water, yet it is truly ice cold, far colder than any other cocktail shaker can achieve. It makes drinking more enjoyable.
The Nambe Twist Cocktail Shaker is the most aesthetically pleasing, tactile, functional cocktail shaker currently available. It's the only one I've seen that doesn't leak because the rubber gasket creates a leak-proof seal. The shaker is indeed weighty, but the design is easy to grip, even for a woman of small stature. After shaking, the top does take a second or two to work off--but that is true of nearly all cocktail shakers--and the Nambe shaker top is easier to remove than most.
The Nambe name is synonymous with superb designs, workmanship, and quality materials. If you like the look of this shaker, and you have the dough and the inclination, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
As for the design, whether you like it or not is subjective, but if you like what you see in the photo, you will like what you receive, because it looks identical.
The shaker is indeed weighty--it is made of an aluminum alloy mined in New Mexico--but I'm not strong and have small hands and I've never had a problem shaking and pouring from it. Neither has my girlfriend, who is 5'4" tall and has even smaller hands. To me, the weight, the solidity, of this beautiful shaker is wonderfully tactile and part of the reason this shaker has a high price.
As for leaking, this is the only shaker I've seen that comes with a thin rubber gasket around the rim for a tight seal that doesn't leak--at least mine never has. All my other cocktail shakers leak, including a Faberge crystal shaker that cost twice as much as the Nambe. The reason they leak is because there is no way to get a leak-proof seal without the gasket. Waterproof flashlights and other outdoor equipment work on the same principle.
The tops of virtually all cocktail shakers are difficult to remove after shaking because you have metal jammed against metal or glass to create as tight a seal as is possible without a rubber gasket. The Nambe shaker top is actually easier to remove than most because the gasket has just enough give to work the top off. But you do have to work it slightly. I have never had trouble removing the top quickly and easily. Many of the tops of my other shakers are extremely difficult to pry off.
You can buy a perfectly usable cocktail shaker for $10. When you exceed the $100 price point, you ought to know what you are buying. It sounds like some reviewers of this beautiful shaker didn't. Nambe objects are heavy. Even their martini glasses are heavy. Most people like the weighty feel of a Nambe glass, bowl, vase, or shaker. But it's no secret that weightiness is a distinguishing characteristic of Nambe products.
The reason for the weightiness is the aluminum alloy used in many Nambe products. This metal scratches easily but retains a high-gloss shine that retains its beauty even with wear. The metal is extremely conductive of heat and cold. If you stick the shaker in the freezer for 10 minutes, it will turn ice cold. The virtue of this is that when you fill the shaker with ice and liquid and shake, very little of the ice melts into the drink, so it isn't diluted with water, yet it is truly ice cold, far colder than any other cocktail shaker can achieve. It makes drinking more enjoyable.
The Nambe Twist Cocktail Shaker is the most aesthetically pleasing, tactile, functional cocktail shaker currently available. It's the only one I've seen that doesn't leak because the rubber gasket creates a leak-proof seal. The shaker is indeed weighty, but the design is easy to grip, even for a woman of small stature. After shaking, the top does take a second or two to work off--but that is true of nearly all cocktail shakers--and the Nambe shaker top is easier to remove than most.
The Nambe name is synonymous with superb designs, workmanship, and quality materials. If you like the look of this shaker, and you have the dough and the inclination, buy it. You won't be disappointed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Ksyrium
Amazon Verified Purchase
I wanted to give this Nambe product another try, I bought it before to mix drinks but returned it due to its heaviness and the fact that the top didn't come off easily at all. I think Nambe may have changed the top this time around or the first one was a bad one.
The weight is the same. I'm the bartender of my house so I'm ok with the weight.
The top before would not come off. I had to wiggle the top, stick the bottom in between my legs and pull. Nothing would open it. On the new one, the top comes off very smoothly now.
Nambe metal is beautiful, so the product still looks amazing sitting next to the Nambe Twist martini glasses on top of the bar.
The best tasting drinks are made in this shaker. The core of the martini shaker is a solid piece of metal. Once ice is added the frost starts to freeze the inner shell immediately. The drinks taste cold and delicious and not as watered down due to the inside of the shaker remaining cool.
The weight is the same. I'm the bartender of my house so I'm ok with the weight.
The top before would not come off. I had to wiggle the top, stick the bottom in between my legs and pull. Nothing would open it. On the new one, the top comes off very smoothly now.
Nambe metal is beautiful, so the product still looks amazing sitting next to the Nambe Twist martini glasses on top of the bar.
The best tasting drinks are made in this shaker. The core of the martini shaker is a solid piece of metal. Once ice is added the frost starts to freeze the inner shell immediately. The drinks taste cold and delicious and not as watered down due to the inside of the shaker remaining cool.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Debbie
Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this in a catalog a year or so ago. I finally broke down and ordered it when I stumbled across it on Amazon. What a spectacular piece. The "twist" design is dramatic. The shaker has very substantial weight and keeps the temperature inside a long time. Was a great conversation piece at my party. This is the shaker you want if
making a "statement" is your game.
making a "statement" is your game.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Piece
This could be used as a sculpture instead of a shaker. I gave as a gift but the quality and weight was substantial.
Published 1 month ago by Michelle T
5.0 out of 5 stars
(Mostly) functional - but beautiful, so I love it.
I had wanted this cocktail shaker for some time. When I discovered it was discounted I immediately purchased it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by E. Bitterlich
5.0 out of 5 stars
FABULOUS Cocktail Shaker.
This is the one nambe gift the men will definitely enjoy (women appreciate all nambe produts) GREAT price....50% less from Frontgate
Published 3 months ago by linda reese
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful shaker, extremely well constructed
This shaker is a lovely blend of both form and function. On its own, it can stand as a beautiful piece of art, but it also works. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wisdom
1.0 out of 5 stars
the lid did not fit properly
the lid did not fit the shaker properly. I would of made this review shorter but there is a character minimum.
Published 4 months ago by clayton hammock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous looking piece!
This was a xmas gift for my wife to add to our home bar, I must say that it is a gorgeous piece, it sits there on the bar and looks magnificent. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bernardo Machain
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice design but very heavy
I bought this as a gift for my fiancé, as he loved to mix drinks. Overall I think it is pretty as a piece of decor, but less practical for actual cocktail-mixing. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Helen83
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Work of Art but Impossible to Clean too Heavy to Use
I used this once to make what amounts to a $150 martini. Mine turned black inside after using pear vodka, gin and olive juice in it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Knowledge
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
I'll agree with the lid being a challenge to get on and off. But worse, mine leaks like a sieve.
Published on April 7, 2010 by Christopher J. Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!!
I received this shaker as a birthday gift a while back and I was beyond thrilled. It's absolutely gorgeous! I love showing it off at parties and my guests always comment on it. Read more
Published on December 18, 2009 by LL
