Frequently Asked Questions

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Interplay Concepts cocktail shaker sets are made of 302 stainless steel due to its corrosion-resistant, durable and long-lasting properties. When cared for correctly, it is less likely to rust over time. Stainless steel is also temperature-resistant, ensuring your cocktail remains chilled for longer. Not to mention its stylish appearance: there’s no denying it looks good propped up on any bar.

The shaker is undoubtedly the most iconic and recognizable piece of the cocktail-making tool kit. It’s worth taking a moment to get to grips with the main differences between the two-piece and the three-piece cocktail shaker sets. This will hopefully make it a little easier when choosing yours…

Also known as a Boston shaker, it consists of two different-sized ‘tins’, which are essentially wedged into one another. The Boston shaker is typically the professional mixologist’s go-to because of its two important features. Firstly, there’s a greater amount of space inside the shaker for the ice to move around when shaking. This also allows more oxygen to flow inside. Increased aeration creates the ideal environment for ingredients to really blend together and helps to achieve the optimum chilled temperature. Secondly, once cocktail shaking has been mastered (it will take a bit of practice), then using a two-piece shaker is definitely quicker and more streamlined. Hence, the Boston Shaker is the preferred choice of bartenders for those busy Saturday nights!

Often called a Manhattan shaker, it has an in-built strainer on top, which immediately distinguishes it from the Boston shaker.  The removable cap piece covering the strainer is the third component in the three-piece set. The Manhattan shaker also has two key benefits: the removable cap piece means there is no need for a separate strainer. Great if you’re tight on space (and less washing up!) Also, with the Manhattan, there is no need for you to master the forming and breaking of a seal – it basically does all the hard work for you!  This definitely makes it the more popular choice for any home bar and mixologist-in-the-making.

The measuring jigger features 15ml and 30ml capacities, perfect for making your favourite cocktails.

Using ice is essential for a tight seal when shaking cocktails. If you "dry shake" (shaking ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice), leakage is almost inevitable. Ice helps create a better seal because the metal contracts slightly, fitting the tins more tightly together.

If you're looking for a "dry shake" (typical of a cocktail containing egg white), try running the tins under cold water before shaking them. Alternatively, experiment with a single ice cube to help form a seal without diluting the drink.

Scratches are expected; there's no way to form an acceptable seal without some contact between the Cocktail shaker pieces. This contact is always going to cause surface scratches. If you check out the tins in any good cocktail bar, they'll be scratched after multiple uses.

However, please feel free to contact our support team to discuss any concerns further. We're here to help.

The cocktail shaker can sometimes get stuck if it isn't opened immediately after use, as the sugars from the drink can harden.

Also, if you have 'over shaken' your cocktail then this can cause the metal to cool too much, which can form a tight bond between the top and the bottom of the shaker. (Remember that the ideal shaking time is 8 to 10 seconds).

If this happens, place the shaker upside down under a warm tap for a few minutes. This should make it easier to loosen the lid. Also, try to twist the lid as you pull.

If this doesn't work, gently tap the lid of the shaker against a cloth on a hard surface. This will solve the issue in the majority of cases.

To prevent the shaker lid from getting stuck, we recommend washing the cocktail shaker immediately after use with a soft cloth.