Cocktail Shaker
Kitchen · Easy
The bar workhorse: tin-on-tin or cobbler style. Worn seals and dented tins leak — worth replacing before it drips on your next round.
Replacement cost
$10–$40
Typical lifespan
5 yrs
Maintenance
every month
Tools you may need
- None
Steps
- Retire a shaker when the tins no longer seal with a firm tap or leak under shake.
- Choose 18/8 stainless tin-on-tin (durable) or a cobbler set (built-in strainer).
- Hand-wash the new set; dishwashers dull the finish and warp seals.
Maintenance
Rinse and dry after each use; deep-clean citrus oils monthly. (Suggested interval: every month.)
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