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Customers like the functionality, leakage, and insulating effect of the cocktail shaker. They mention it works well, doesn't spill, and is double-walled to keep hands from freezing. Customers also appreciate that it pours nicely and is easy to clean.
Customers like the functionality of the cocktail shaker. They mention it works well, is made very well, and feels substantial in their hands. Some appreciate the insulated body and the push-to-pour feature works as it should.
"...It is made very, very well and feels substantial in your hand...." Read more
"...good, and the recessed top with the internal spout actually works fairly well (though it leaks slightly if not seated properly) but it's only useful..." Read more
"I've just gotten is and this works perfectly for me. I'd say there's only one drawback to this product and thats the size...." Read more
Customers like the cocktail shaker for its leakage-free design. They mention it mixes drinks well, is dishwasher-safe, and doesn't get cold in their hands. The button pouring device means no spillage when they shake it.
"...Having tried several shakers, this is my favorite. No leaks, doesn't freeze your hand and the lid makes it easy to see if you have it shut or not...." Read more
"...It is easy to use, leakproof, has an easy pour and a classy, yet sturdy design. I recommend it highly!" Read more
"...Also there are absolutely no leaks whatsoever, no cold fingers, and no freezing shut. I love this product and am happy with it...." Read more
"...It's easy to use, comes apart easily to clean, and doesn't leak or clog.I have tried the Metrokane shaker and it can pour slowly (clog?)..." Read more
Customers like the insulating effect of the cocktail shaker. They mention it doesn't get cold, absorbs heat from their hands, and keeps their hands from freezing.
"seals tightly and works well. Unlike some steel shakers, this one is insulated so you don't freeze your hand while shaking it and there is no cap to..." Read more
"this seemed like a great shaker: nicely insulated, doesn't leak, and pop top easy to use...UNTIL, like ritch holben commented, the pop top falls..." Read more
"...Also there are absolutely no leaks whatsoever, no cold fingers, and no freezing shut. I love this product and am happy with it...." Read more
"...The double-walled stainless steel keeps the outside from getting cold while you're shaking the drink. Dishwasher-safe...." Read more
Customers like the pourability of the cocktail shaker. They mention it pours nicely, is nice in their hands, and has a 360-degree pouring edge. Some say it makes the best cocktails and hasn't clogged.
"...It is easy to use, leakproof, has an easy pour and a classy, yet sturdy design. I recommend it highly!" Read more
"...the horseradish gets gobbed up at the spout....but the martini poured like a dream...." Read more
"...As another reviewer noted, this shaker is not for muddled-style drinks with a lot of texture...." Read more
"...It feels very nice in your hands and I really like the 360 pouring. I believe this shaker is probably one of the best shakers I've seen by far." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the cocktail shaker. They say it's well-made, should last for years, and is easy to clean. Some customers also mention it's idiot-proof and stays together much better than most traditional shakers.
"...It is made very, very well and feels substantial in your hand...." Read more
"...It is easy to use, leakproof, has an easy pour and a classy, yet sturdy design. I recommend it highly!" Read more
"This shaker has OXO's typically rugged build quality but unlike so many of OXO's utensils, this one lacks utility...." Read more
"...pop top easy to use...UNTIL, like ritch holben commented, the pop top falls apart: the 'nail-like spike' holding the pop top in which has a spring..." Read more
56 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"47 positive9 negative
Customers like the ease of cleaning the cocktail shaker. They mention it's easy to take apart to clean, doesn't show fingerprints, and is dishwasher-safe.
"...Excess pulp and seeds will clog the fine built-in strainer (it's easy to clean, just affects pour)...." Read more
"...Dishwasher-safe. Definitely much better than the glass shaker I was previously using...." Read more
"...It's easy to use, comes apart easily to clean, and doesn't leak or clog.I have tried the Metrokane shaker and it can pour slowly (clog?)..." Read more
"...It seals fantastically, so it's a very tidy process, and also very easy to clean." Read more
46 customers mention "Ease of use"42 positive4 negative
Customers find the cocktail shaker easy to use. They mention it's a very tidy process, and it makes preparing a cocktail much easier. Customers also appreciate that it's easy to clean and assemble. They mention the lid makes it easy to see if it's shut.
"...be pouring some pulp little pieces can get caught, but I find it so easy to use that I don't mind picking a few pieces off of the, what appears to..." Read more
"...No leaks, doesn't freeze your hand and the lid makes it easy to see if you have it shut or not...." Read more
"...It is easy to use, leakproof, has an easy pour and a classy, yet sturdy design. I recommend it highly!" Read more
"...It's easy to use, comes apart easily to clean, and doesn't leak or clog.I have tried the Metrokane shaker and it can pour slowly (clog?)..." Read more
As far as I'm concerned, this is the cat's meow. Yes, it is perhaps the most expensive of all shakers. However, after fumbling with traditional shakers that either leaked because they wouldn't fit together easily or struggling to break the sections apart (picture a bartender smacking it on the side of the bar) the fun was taken out of making the drinks. With this, because the top screws into the bottom, and because to pour you press the button in the top it is fun again. The drink will pour from around the edge of the top, very evenly no matter where you hold it. It is made very, very well and feels substantial in your hand. The stainless is very good quality and the opening mechanism comes out of the top for cleaning. Yes, if you will be pouring some pulp little pieces can get caught, but I find it so easy to use that I don't mind picking a few pieces off of the, what appears to be silicone, gasket. I'm not sure if the mechanism can take the dishwasher, but just throw the other two pieces in and you are ready for the next day. I've made four martinis and it looks as if it would comfortably hold 5 plus ice. It's nice that it is insulated, but the ice still melts that is left inside and you have to toss it and start fresh. One possible drawback is that if you are a woman with very small hands it could be too large. When making seconds, remember to depress the top to close or you will get a surprise. And, finally, there will be some drops left in the pouring rim so when you begin to shake for the second round you may get some drops flying out. Quickly rinse and it will only be water and not sticky alcohol, or turn it upside down to empty. This is a great design.
seals tightly and works well. Unlike some steel shakers, this one is insulated so you don't freeze your hand while shaking it and there is no cap to fling off. If you have ever handled a stainless shaker, you know immediately when your drink is cold because you can't feel your fingers. This one does get cold, but the cold stays inside with your drink, where it belongs.
Having tried several shakers, this is my favorite. No leaks, doesn't freeze your hand and the lid makes it easy to see if you have it shut or not. I shake a lot of drinks, this is the only shaker we keep in the house now.
Many thanks to the reviewers who answered my question about opening this shaker after use. I have really small hands and have some grip issues related to carpal tunnel, and I have a hard time breaking the seal of a traditional three-piece shaker. Thankfully, the threaded screw-on top and the flared top make unscrewing it a breeze. I open it immediately after use and rinse out the parts in hot water to keep any juice from getting sticky and congealing.
As another reviewer noted, this shaker is not for muddled-style drinks with a lot of texture. Excess pulp and seeds will clog the fine built-in strainer (it's easy to clean, just affects pour). I typically don't shake muddled drinks, but if this is a big deal for you, look for a different style.
My one beef with the product is that after regular use for several months, the top button sometimes gets "stuck" in the upright position. I've noticed that this seems to happen after I run the pieces through the dishwasher. Sometimes it takes me a minute, but fiddling with the button (twisting it) will loosen it up, though it is annoying and I'm considering writing to OXO to see whether this is a defect or what. The easy solution is to hand wash it - I use a long-handled scrub brush designed for tall bottles, and the bristles are perfect for getting in the grooves and crevices of the filter and seal.
Overall, I consider this a HUGE improvement on other shaker designs and am very happy with my purchase.
I have tried a number of different shakers and have found that they either leak, the top doesn't stay on, or it is difficult to fit the parts together. Also, I just don't prefer the technique involved in using the Boston shaker. After purchasing the OXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker, I absolutely love it!
This shaker is so awesome:
1) It is idiot proof - seriously! Just pour the ingredients and ice into the shaker, screw on the top, and shake it. No worrying about parts of it not fitting together right, or coming loose while you are shaking it and spilling your drink all over the place. Its simple design and ease of use makes it such an awesome shaker.
2) No leaks- when you shake this shaker you do not have to deal with leaks. Just make sure the rubber button on top is all the way up and flush with the top of the metal lid, and shake to your heart's content, leak free.
3) Easy pour - push the rubber button on top of the lid and the cocktail pours out nicely and easily. Again, no worries that any parts of the shaker will come off. Instead, it is as simple as the push of a button on this shaker for a great pour.
4) Classy, sturdy design - this shaker looks great. It has a stainless steel finish. I just wash it with warm soapy water and it continues to look great. Both the bottom part and the lid are made of a sturdy design. Also, I have received several compliments on the look and performance of this shaker from my houseguests.
OXO has high quality products and this steel cocktail shaker stands up to the OXO reputation. It is easy to use, leakproof, has an easy pour and a classy, yet sturdy design. I recommend it highly!
Best shaker I own so far and have a few Definitely only for cocktails, I wouldn't make anything else out of it Pour mechanism works great but can be a bit slow pouring but no big deal Keeps your hands warm and your drink cool since it's insulated
All and all, this is probably the best cocktail shaker on the market so far.
Has everything I wanted, a hassle and mess free shaker.
GET THIS!!! I'm telling you right now you will not regret it. Don't have to deal with those leaky shakers that get over you when you shake them or get stuck when you put it on tightly. This is secure and easy to pour. So worth the extra money! I returned my boston shakers.