Pedrini Stainless-Steel Shaker

by Pedrini

Product Features

• Essential bar gear for classic "shaken" cocktails
• Brushed finish and modern, streamlined design
• Durable stainless-steel construction
• Dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended
• Five-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RDCC
• Item model number: 5715-3
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,182 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Whether you're making a simple after-work martini or shaking up elaborate rum drinks for dinner-party guests, this classic, 16-ounce, stainless-steel shaker from Pedrini helps to whip up cocktails in style. The sleek, curvy, almost anthropomorphic shape of the shaker (narrow at the foot, widening gracefully in the midsection, then tapering at the top), its brushed matte finish, plus its streamlined design add panache and glamour to the cocktail hour.

The three-piece shaker includes a tumbler, snug fitting lid, and small cap that fits over the lid to cover the built-in strainer. To use, add ice, booze, and other ingredients to the tumbler, twist on the lid, position the cap, and shake vigorously. Then remove the cap and strain the liquid into a chilled glass, making sure to keep the lid held tightly in place. The lid on this shaker stays in place better than most; many require extra attention to avoid spilling accidents. Because the seal works so well, in fact, it may occasionally get stuck since a partial vacuum is formed during the chilling of the cocktail. If this occurs, a swift downward shake or snap of the wrist should loosen the parts. --Emily Wolf

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the Tom Cruise in you, July 18, 2000

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tropic_of_criticism - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pedrini Stainless-Steel Shaker (Kitchen)

I admit to having been skeptical about the efficacy of this particular design. It seemed, at first, to be too delicate for vigorous shaking. But after using it I've been converted. Even COCKTAIL-esque stunt shaking is made possible by the firm vacuum design. Enclosing the drink wholly in stainless steel really makes drinks super cold, super quick. Best of all, you don't have to remove the lid to get to your drink; just pop the top and pour. This neatly saves you the bother of buying a bar strainer. All in all, it's a cost-effective start for would-be home bartenders.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shaken - not stirred!, July 4, 2002

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Sailoil - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pedrini Stainless-Steel Shaker (Kitchen)

This neat little modular stainless steel unit is perfect for making great cocktails. You can use the lid as a measure. You flip off the strainer top and fill the jug with ice and your favourite cocktail ingredients. Put the strainer lid and the top back on and shake rattle and roll. Seconds later the drink is ice cold.

If you are making frothy drinks they bubble up really quickly to a fine soft foam.

Off with the lid and the strainer keeps ice and other unwanted items in the jug. Only the drink goes into your glass.

Easy to clean, neat to store, dishwasher safe, and it looks totally cool.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Martinis, Margaritas....Haleluah!!, November 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Pedrini Stainless-Steel Shaker (Kitchen)

This is a great shaker!! I have been searching around and read reviews on a lot of shakers and I am so glad that I've decided to buy Pedrini's Stainless Steel Shaker!

My biggest concern was that the top and cap would get competely stuck or it would cause leakage when shaken, but like other reviewers, I had none of these problems at all with this particular shaker! It is very well designed and durable. The rim on the lid/strainer makes it easy to pull it off. Just push your thumb and index fingers against the ridge, twist... and voila the top is off! No need to pry the top off with a knife like other shakers!

I think they could make the shaker even more better if the cap was also a 1 oz jigger. An ounce is about 30 ml but the cap holds only 25 ml. This is kind of a hassle since most recipes call for even ounces. This is just a minor gripe though. I guess you could always invest in a separate jigger. Other than this, everything else about the shaker is great!

I would highly recommend it to others who are looking for an affordable and functional shaker.