Jacob Grier: Coffee, Cocktails, Commentary, and Conjuring » Shaker simplicity

Yet another reason I’m opening The Boston Shaker

I decided to set her up with all the equipment she’ll need to mix up good drinks at home. I thought this would be easy, and most of it was, but finding a cocktail shaker was surprisingly difficult. I went to 6-7 stores looking for a basic shaker and pint glass (a Boston shaker), but only Williams-Sonoma had one, and it was fifty bucks. It was pretty, but it’s just a stainless steel cylinder. If your shaker costs more than your bourbon, you’re either using the wrong shaker or the wrong bourbon.

Jacob Grier: Coffee, Cocktails, Commentary, and Conjuring » Shaker simplicity

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06.16.08 / 8am
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