At the weekend, I decided to make some cocktails (this one, in case anyone is curious).

I don't make cocktails very often, so I don't have very expensive gear. I've been using a protein shaker. It's not pretty, but it gets the job done.

So it was around 1am on Saturday night when I decided it would be a great idea. I got everything ready and started shaking. A few seconds later, the bottom of the shaker breaks and I splash sticky passion fruit all over my kitchen. We're talking walls, windows, fridge, chairs...

It was during that fun clean up that I decided it was probably time I invested in a decent shaker!

Can anyone in Europe recommend a decent Boston shaker? It seems all the recommendations online are for American brands that don't sell on this side of the pond.

I'm using this one:
https://vacuvin.com/products/cocktail-shaker-tin-on-tin-boston-stainless-steel

I'm happy with it, but I haven't tried any other one so it's hard to compare! I had it for 2 years, and it still seals well at least.

I'd recommend cocktail kingdom, either their Leopold or Koriko shakers.

I think theyre an American company, but they do ship to Europe.

The koriko is the one I was looking at, but shipping to Europe costs three times the cost of the product. I'm not made of money, unfortunately 😕

Can't recommend a specific brand, but I got my shaker from a restaurant supply store. It really shouldn't need to cost much to work well.

Nordicbar.eu.

Gorgeous looking gear

I'd look on eBay or some other such used stuff site and pick up something old and retro.

I have been very happy with my "A Bar Above" Boston shaker set. Solid tool, very well constructed.

A Bar Above Boston Weighted Shaker Set - Amazon.com