The best cocktail shaker will allow you to practice your mixology skills at home and be your own bartender. With these cocktail shakers, you'll get sets to mix and muddle your own drinks, from martinis to blue lagoons. In our guide to the best cocktail shaker, we've included sets with liquor pourers, mixing spoons, strainers, ice tongs, and even ice ball molds. Some even come with stands that hold your set in one place, making it easy to decorate your home bar with a complete and coordinated collection.
Our favorite cocktail shaker is the Barillio Elite cocktail shaker set, which comes in a range of colors and accessories to expand your cocktail-making skills. It can be placed in the dishwasher and comes in sturdy stainless steel. For more of our top picks, keep reading.
Barillio Elite cocktail shaker set
Comes in four finishes
A top-notch cocktail shaker that comes with all you need to make the perfect tipple.
Pros:
- Four finishes
- Five accessories
- Dishwasher safe
- Recipe book included
Cons:
- No stand
- Cup gets very cold with ice in it
The Barillio Elite cocktail shaker set is the best you can buy. For good reason, too. It comes with a 24-ounce cobbler shaker as well as five accessories, and a velvet pouch for storing them all inside.
Not only is this cocktail set rustproof, but it's made from 304 stainless steel. Rest assured it's high quality. It's also dishwasher safe and keeps its shine well, while it comes in four different finishes – black, gold, rose copper, and silver. It sits at a budget-friendly price while ticking all our boxes apart from one: it doesn't come with a stand for display purposes. And it does get super-cold when there's ice in it, but that's to be expected. Other than that, it's brilliant.
Royal Sips premium cocktail shaker set with ice ball mold
With this cocktail set you'll be an (ice) baller
This cocktail shaker set comes with fancy ice ball molds and a charming wooden stand.
Pros:
- Ice ball mold included
- Corkscrew included
- Neat bamboo stand
- Classic look
Cons:
- Not the cheapest
- Other sets come with more parts
The Royal Sips premium cocktail shaker set with ice call mold is a nine-piece set. It includes a corkscrew, ice ball mold, muddler, mixing spoon, two pourers, and (of course) the shaker. This set also comes bundled in a sturdy and classy bamboo wooden stand that keeps it all together and looking sharp on your bar or kitchen counter.
This is one of the more expensive cocktail shakers you can buy, but if you want to gift to a friend or treat yourself it's a great option.
NÄUZone professional bartender kit
For wannabe mixologists, and it's dishwasher-safe
This cocktail shaker comes with 14 accessories from a pourer to a strainer, a jigger, and even some ice tongs.
Pros:
- 14 accessories included
- Dishwasher safe
- Sturdy
- Leakproof
Cons:
- Only comes in one color
- Plastic pourers are prone to bending
The NÄUZone professional bartender kit takes place as the best professional cocktail shaker you can buy: with it comes 14 restaurant-grade accessories, all of which are stainless steel. In the box also comes a 28oz shaker and a 16-ounce cheater cup.
The set is of high quality, it's sturdy, and it's leakproof. It's also dishwasher safe and you can store the accessories inside the shaker and cheater cup when not in use. Though comprehensive, this set is by no means expensive so it makes a great pick for serious cocktail drinkers. Just bear in mind that if you use it regularly, you can expect some bending to the pourers, as they're made from plastic.
Barillio Bartender Kit cocktail shaker set
Available in four finishes, this cocktail shaker set definitely looks the part
This cocktail shaker set comes complete with a bamboo stand for storage purposes.
Pros:
- Bamboo stand, velvet pouch, and recipe booklet included
- 23 pieces
- High quality
Cons:
- Hand wash only
- Wine corks could be better quality
The Barillio Bartender Kit cocktail shaker set not only looks the part, but it plays the part pretty well, too. It comes in four different finishes to fit with your kitchen décor. This cocktail shaker set includes 23 pieces—everything from a 24-ounce cocktail shaker to a mojito muddler and three liquor pourers—meaning it has all you need to bring the bar home.
It's also made from the highest quality stainless steel and it benefits from being rustproof, too. In the box comes a bamboo stand for storing the cocktail shaker and its 23 accessories—this stand is stable, eco-friendly, and looks great. This cocktail shaker would make a great gift and will be sure to last in your kitchen for years. It's not dishwasher safe, though, so it needs to be cleaned by hand. Also, we do wish the wine corks were a bit nicer, but that's a minor point.
X-cosrack 18-piece bar set
Choose between gold or black for your home bar
This circular set has everything you need.
Pros:
- Two colors
- Recipes and straws included
- Circular design
- Five liquor pourers
Cons:
- Not for every budget
- Color options aren't to everyone's taste
The X-cosrack 18-piece bar set comes with a 24-ounce shaker, strainer, jigger, muddler, mixing spoon, ice tong, corkscrew, straws, and five liquor pourers. With this set you'll also get a recipe booklet, making it suitable for all ability levels. For 18 component parts, we think the price tag on this set isn't unreasonable. That said, it could certainly be cheaper, so this may not be an affordable option for everyone.
Available in either gold or a striking metallic black, this 360 set will work perfectly for aspiring mixologists who need a complete set in one.
True 2882 bulk plastic cocktail shaker
A cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer that's ideal for sporadic use
Easy on the wallet and even easier to use, this cocktail shaker may be basic but it definitely gets the job done.
Pros:
- Recipes printed on the side
- Ounce markings on the side
- Affordable
- Easy to store
Cons:
- Made of plastic
- Not great for frequent use
- Doesn't come with any accessories
The True 2882 bulk plastic cocktail shaker is our pick of the best plastic cocktail shaker. It's 16oz and features a built-in strainer. It also comes with a cap for shaking.
It may be made of plastic, but it does feature seven popular drink recipes on the side from Mojito to Tom Collins, a Mai Tai, and more. It also has ounce markings for easy measuring. Though basic, this cocktail shaker is easy to store and super easy to use. It's great for parties.
Our verdict
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Our favorite cocktail shaker is the Barillio Elite cocktail shaker set. It comes in a range of colors and with attachments to practice your cocktail skills. The NÄUZone professional bartender kit or the X-cosrack 18-piece bar set comes with more great features, including ice tongs and liquor pourers. Even better, the Royal Sips premium cocktail shaker set comes with an ice ball mold.
For something more simple, the True 2882 bulk plastic cocktail shaker offers great shakers and a little more, making them budget-friendly. For a great-looking option, check out the Barillio Bartender Kit cocktail shaker set.
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