5 pieces Mixology Bartender Kit - Cocktail Shaker Set with Recipes for Martini & Drinks - 24 oz Bar Tool Kit Accessories - Stainless Steel Bartender Shaker Drink Mixer with Strainer, Muddler, Mixing Spoon, Measuring Jigger, Ice Tong

I recently watched Martha Stewart using a shaker like this on TV to make martinis James Bond-style and I knew I had to have one. (I've just taken up mixology in my old age and didn't even know then that this three piece shaker is known as a cobbler.) When I saw this model on Amazon, I was struck with the proportions and overall shapeliness of it. And in fact when I took it out of its box I found it even more pleasing to the eye. Even the bonus jigger looks good! To my eye the stainless steel has a slightly burnished quality, which is attractive too. And as an amateur, I certainly appreciated the cocktail guide that came with the shaker and the eguide that was sent me.Apart from that, I find that my new shaker seals well with just that bit of resistance you would want. I did make two martinis and had no problem with leakage (although I hold on to the top as I shake shake shake). The shaker got very cold but that's desirable, no? Even Martha Stewart mentioned that her shaker got so cold it hurt her fingers! And the drinks tasted fine, although I think next time I'll add a tad more vermouth. I'm learning.I might add that this size is perfect for my purposes, which is to make two to four drinks. I expect to use it very often, maybe too often! I would certainly recommend it to anyone.

I love making cocktails and wanted to freshen up my mixology gear - purchasing this set was the absolute best decision I could have made! It contains everything you need to make a great drink, the materials are awesome, and it is stunning to look at.My old shaker always gave me a hard time when trying to open it - that problem is now GONE with this one from Mixologist World. The jigger is a great size, you get to choose between the small end being 0.8oz, and the large end being 1.7oz - the smaller size allows me to be more precise when measuring (it's always easier to fill the jigger twice if you want to make a bigger cocktail than to have a large jigger in which you will accidentally pour more into and throw off your measurements with). As for the cocktail recipes book, it's such a great addition! This is the first time I've seen something like that included in a set, and love the fact that they did it.Overall, I am very happy with this purchase!

Let's talk about this shaker set -- it's beautiful brushed stainless steel and feels very sturdy. The set is very well thought out and looks and feels great on your bar top. Unfortunately, at least with the unit I received, quality control was rather lacking. The mid-piece with Mixology World engraved on it was not machined to fit the base of the shaker, so a seal could not be formed and the unit could not be assembled. In other words, I received a very good looking but non-functional product. I'm going to see about getting a replacement, as it looks like it would be fantastic to have, but I'm really disappointed by this experience.Update; the company reached out to me and has provided me a free replacement. While I did get a bad set, I am very satisfied with the support experience. Hopefully I'll be luckier with the new one.Update 2: The replacement is nearly flawless and has no trouble fitting together unlike the first unit I received. While I am deducting 1 star for receiving a defective unit, I am happy with the replacement.

In all sincerity, this is a lovely set. The engraving is nice, the materials are great and even the little booklet included is thoughtfully made of a material that will take spills and splashes as you make both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Also as part of the order, they sent an E Book with more virgin recipes and descriptions of commonly used techniques for properly mixing drinks. The double measure is .75 oz on the small end and 1.5 oz on the big end. The spoon is nicely weighted and allows you to stand it upright so the spoon bowl part does not lay on the counter. The strainer is built into the top cap.Finally, after discovering the spoon was not included in my set, I communicated with the seller and the response was quick and they made everything right and all in a few days. I will find reasons to do business with them again. Up until this point, I've had a streak of bad luck with some recent Amazon purchases but this transaction has renewed my faith in the process. Thank you Mixologist World!

This is a very nice shaker, and an excellent value for the money. The steel is thinner than my old shaker, but I like this one more. The metal to metal fit on the shaker top and strainer top are much easier to open and close and much easier to clean than my old shaker with neoprene seals. On this one, you DO have to hold it together while you shake it, but I love how easy it comes apart. The seals on my old one by a DIFFERENT company would swell and stick and sometimes in trying to open it, the contents would go flying all over. This is not a problem with this one ! The main beaker is not insulated, so the whole thing gets cold, but that's not an issue for me. The accessories that came with it are nice as is the recipe booklet. The seller also e mailed me a PDF of more recipes, which was another bonus.