Boston Shaker Set - Stainless Steel

Price
$23
Style:
Unweighted / Weighted

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Description

If you’re looking for the ultimate workhorse of a cocktail shaker, this is it. This professional Boston shaker set is made from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel and is designed for home bartenders, cocktail enthusiasts, and professional bartenders who want a tight seal, easy separation, and years of reliable service.

This is the Boston shaker that launched A Bar Above's barware brand in 2016 and has 3,200+ reviews and a 5-star rating on Amazon. It's the perfect combination of a water-tight seal while being easy to open and perfectly weighted. Meet your next - and last - Boston shaker.

Circle-welded: Look closely at the bottom of the shaker. See that weld? We had our factory weld it all the way around (not just in three tiny spots like the other guys). That weight isn't going fall off, period.

Perfectly paired & cross-compatible: All of our cocktail shaker cups are compatible with each other. That means they nest perfectly when in storage and seal perfectly in service.

Seals tight, opens right: With a tight seal that opens when you're ready, you can make sure your drinks are shaken, not spilled.

Food-grade, dishwasher-safe stainless steel 304: That means no weird rust spots appearing, the first or thousandth time through the dishwasher.

Discover the best Boston shaker on the market. We've seen one of these bad boys make it past 10,000 drinks. Yours will, too!

Perfect for:

  • Home bars
  • Cocktail enthusiasts
  • Professional bartenders
  • High-volume bars
  • Mobile bartending
  • Mixology classes

    Set includes one 18 ounce shaker tin and one 28 ounce tin.
Specs

Materials & Construction:

Made from commercial-grade 304 food-grade stainless steel with a polished mirror finish that resists rust, corrosion, and everyday commercial use.

Dimensions:

Larger Cup Size: 28 oz / 825ml

Smaller Cup Size: 18 oz / 525m

Gift Box is 7.7" L x 4" W x 4" H and weighs approximately 1 lb.

Care

Care & Handling:

Stainless Steel: Dishwasher-safe for all home and commercial dishwashers.

Gold, Antique Copper, and Black: Dishwasher-safe for home and most commercial dishwashers.

 

Polishing tip: If needed, use a bar rag and a spray of vodka to polish. (At least, that’s how we do it behind our bar!)

Read more about care instructions here.

Choose Your Shaker

Wondering whether you want a weighted or weighted/unweighted? We can help!

What's the difference:

Look closely at the pictures: The weighted shaker has weights welded to the bottom of both shaker cups, but the weighted/unweighted only has the weight on one side.

Why would you choose weighted / unweighted?

After years behind the bar, Chris found that the combination of one weighted and one unweighted tin is the perfect balance for a lot of pro bartenders– the unweighted cup matched to the weighted cup provides more rigidity for a perfectly tight seal.

OK, so who should choose the weighted shaker option?

The double-weighted shaker is a bit more flexible, making the seal a little less stiff and therefore easier to open. This makes the weighted/weighted shaker option great for beginners and cocktail enthusiasts. If you are just now learning the difference, go with this one!

Interested in placing a bulk order? Chat with our team here.

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Exceptional Materials

Made from high quality, food-grade stainless steel 304 in a variety of trendy finishes.
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3,200+ 5 Star Reviews

This is the shaker that launched A Bar Above's barware brand in 2016 and has 3,200+ reviews and a 5-star rating on Amazon.
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Designed for Longterm Use

Expect to see this shaker last you 10,000+ cocktails. It's durable and uniquely built for longterm use.
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A Perfect Seal

Provides a tight seal to avoid leaks while shaking-- but opens easily when it's time.

Find Your Perfect Shake

Available in weighted or weighted/unweighted options so you can choose what's right for you.

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Our Commitment to Quality

We are committed to providing high-quality products and ensuring that our customers love every purchase. If you're not completely satisfied with the quality of any product you receive, please let us know within 30 days of purchase. We're here to listen, and we promise to work with you to make things right, whether through a product exchange, refund, or another solution that meets your needs. Your satisfaction with our quality is our priority!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Boston shaker work, and what makes it different from other shakers?

A Boston shaker is a 2-piece shaker, where a cobbler shaker has 3 pieces. With the Boston shaker, you simply fill the smaller tin and fit the two cups together to form a tight seal-- then shake! Strain with a Hawthorne and/or fine strainer into your glass.

What are the advantages of using a Boston shaker over other types of shakers?

The Boston shaker has a larger capacity than other types of shakers for shaking multiple drinks at once and provides a tighter seal to prevent leaks.

What is the proper technique for sealing and shaking a Boston shaker?

After filling the smaller tin (the "cheater tin") with your ingredients, place the larger tin on top so they connect, and give the top tin a medium-strength smack to seal them. Then shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, unless otherwise directed in the recipe.

How do I clean and maintain a Boston shaker?

Our shakers are super easy to clean; just put them in the dishwasher after use, and then make sure to dry them thoroughly before storing.

How do I clean stubborn residue?

Soak the shaker in lukewarm water with vinegar or use enzyme dish soap to break down proteins. Since the shaker is 304 stainless steel, residue lifts easily without staining.

Is a separate strainer required when using a Boston shaker?

While some people do open the shaker a small crack and pour their drink that way, we recommend using a Hawthorne and/or fine strainer for proper filtration.

What are some tips for avoiding leaks and spills with a Boston shaker?

If you make sure your tins are sealed (give the top one a little smack to make sure it lightly jams into the other tin), then you shouldn't have problems with leaking while shaking your cocktail. To avoid spills, make sure your shaker isn't too full, and use a bar mat to keep it stable.

What is the correct technique for opening a cocktail shaker without making a mess?

To open a cocktail shaker, use your dominant hand to hold both tins at once, the smaller tin on top. Put your pointer and middle fingers on the top tin and push as you "smack" the bottom tin from the other side with your non-dominant hand.

Who is this Boston shaker made for?

This set is made for everyone: beginner, intermediate, and advanced home bartenders as well as professional mixologists. The weighted/weighted option is a little easier to work with if you're new to mixing cocktails, while the weighted/unweighted option is designed for pro bartenders who need more rigidity when shaking all night.

What occasion can I use these shaker tins for?

This shaker set is meant for everyday use and is great for making drinks for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, dinner parties, and date nights.

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  • 5 stars: 600 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 27 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 15 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 5 (1%)
  • 1 star: 7 (1%)
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Christopher Felker
Success Starts With A Bar Above

Absolutely love the quality of these bartending tools! The shakers feel solid and well-made, the strainers work perfectly, and everything I’ve gotten feels built to last. You can definitely tell there’s attention to detail in every piece. Great tools for anyone who takes their cocktails seriously—highly recommend!

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you noticing the quality and attention to detail that goes into our tools. We design our barware to feel great in your hands and hold up drink after drink, so it means a lot to hear that they’re delivering for you. Cheers to many great cocktails ahead! 🍸

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kenny chen

Boston Shaker Set - Stainless Steel

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Karen

Love these. Just what I wanted.

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Bob Jakubek
Quality products

Very happy with my copper Hawthorne strainer and weighted copper shakers. Adds some class to my "mobile bar".

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Aleks Bandrevics
Excellent

Good quality

Hi Aleks, thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you’re happy with the Boston Shaker Set. Cheers to great mixing!

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K G Frye
Solid Boston Shakers

I have only used the Boston shakers a few times, but so far they are a good quality product for the price. I personal would like a little bit heavier of a shaker, but that is just personal preference. I would not hesitate to recommend these!

Thanks for giving our Boston Shakers a try! We're glad to hear you've found them to be a quality product and a good value. We appreciate your feedback about the weight—preferences can definitely vary, and it's helpful for us to hear what customers are looking for. Thanks for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. Cheers!

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Jonathan Lee
Shaking Tin

The weight in the large tin makes it very fluid in the shaking motion, but popping it open seems inconsistent. Overall best value shaking tin.

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Stainless Steel Boston Shaker. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the weight and fluidity of the large tin in your shaking motion. We'll definitely look into the inconsistency with popping it open. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you find our product to be the best value. Cheers!

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Sharon Gittzus
Christmas gift

The shaker we purchased for our daughter at Bar Above far exceeded expectations.
Love the product, zero leakage when shaking the drinks!!

I'm thrilled your daughter loves the shaker! We're wishing you and your daughter lots more tasty drinks to come!

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Brandon Mangan
Exactly what I was looking for!

Great product, easy to use and maintain.

Thank you so much for your review, we're thrilled you love your shaker!

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Tony Capra
Super

High quality

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of our stainless steel Boston shaker. Thank you for choosing our product!

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Melissa Shaffer
Can a girl have too many Boston Shakers?

This is my second Boston Shaker from A Bar Above, and I love it! It’s so well made and balanced. It seals perfectly and is easy to crack open. I also got a 4-prong strainer which works really well with the shaker. Solid! Highly recommend!

Hi there,

Thanks for your positive review! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying your second Boston Shaker from us. We agree, you can never have too many shakers! Our goal is to provide high-quality and well-balanced products, so we're happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. Our 4-prong strainer is a great addition to the shaker, and we're glad it's working well for you. Thank you for recommending us! Cheers to many more cocktails with your shaker.

Best,
The A Bar Above Team

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Erik Pratt
Like being at work

This is a great shaker: excellent seal, feels great in the hands, cleans very well (even the time I was lazy and put it in the machine).

Brings back good memories from when I was behind the bar full time.

Hi there,
Thank you for your positive review! We're happy to hear that our Gold Boston Shaker is meeting your expectations and bringing back good memories. We strive to provide high-quality products that make bartending a breeze. Thank you for choosing our shaker and for taking the time to leave a review. Cheers!

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Bobby Kreger
Boston Best at Bar Above

Great feel and very nice weight. Have not had a tip over and perfect balance on the shake. Will order more for sure!

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Jeremy

Cocktails tastes like butt before I bought this

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MarioXT
Great quality and function

This shaker is simply the best I have ever used. It is sturdy yet elegant. It works that a charm and doesn't leak or get stuck. Easy to clean and is dishwasher safe.

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elizabeth
They dont rust and are great quality

I bartend at a borboun bar and used these for practice at my house with parties we hosted i love them

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Brandon Rogers
Perfect

Love this

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Stephen Mikitish
A perfect upgrade, well worth it!

If you want to upgrade your bar tools I’d certainly recommend this brand. Really fine quality, easy to clean, and fun to use. Delivery was spot on.
My only regret; should have upgraded to copper but that’s strictly a material preference. The stainless is beautiful!
Oh well, these work just fine and make great cocktails.
Cheers!

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C Genovese
Great Shaker

Coming from a houseful of martini, and drink lovers...this is a great shaker. Heavy and great quality. Came in very nice packaging too

Thanks for your review!

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Sherrie Sheets
Disappointed in packaging

Although the products themselves (I ordered two sets) seemed to be in tact, the boxes they were in each had an end cut off. This makes giving them as a gift much less appealing.

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Daniel M.
Way better than unweighted tins

I bought these after my second bargain-bin Boston shaker died. I’d never used a weighted shaker before so I didn’t understand the benefits, but it really does make a huge difference.

This shaker seals pretty well even when you’re shaking without ice (as when doing a dry shake for a sour or a smash). Once you add ice, it’s a SUPER solid seal. Takes a little practice to get used to opening it, but I think that’s a good thing. I’d rather have a little trouble opening than spray cocktail all over my kitchen.

Seems to be pretty durable — I regularly run them through the dishwasher and there’s no tarnishing or signs of wear. Highly recommended!

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RP
shake, shake, shake

For starters if you have never used a Shaker before read the directions and save yourself the mess. I have been using best Boston Shaker set almost every day since I've had it and I love it!

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RB
Quality shaker set

Very well made metal shakers. Seals very well, no leaks.

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Daniel
Practical to Use

Practical to Use

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Valerie
Great shaker

Heavy, quality shaker that gets the job done!

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Morris
This is the one you’re looking for

This shaker is a good size, has a good seal and a good feel. It’s quieter when shaking than my other non-weighted shaker. It’s the right one.

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Cameron
High quality

Classic shaker that is really high quality. A little more expensive than others, but i've seen too many warp or rust/discolor. This has done neither and I've used it almost every day for a month. I hand wash it, but very easy to clean, so not a big deal.

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Anonymous
Quality

Bartendended myself for a few years, this meets all use cases. Great product.

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Emily
Great shaker for a beginner!

I'm new to shaken cocktails. I wanted a shaker that wouldn't leak, would be durable, easy to use, and dishwasher safe. I haven't had a leak from this at all, no scratches/marks after a couple months of use, very beginner friendly, and does just fine in the dishwasher. Fairly priced for a nice shaker! The one downside: it is a bit difficult for me to open after shaking, it could be user error though. Overall, if you're looking for a nice shaker, this is it!

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Anonymous
Awesome shaker set !!

Nice

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