As summer approaches, it’s time to shake things up.
Much like your go-to coffee maker, a quality cocktail shaker is ideal to have on deck to make boozy bevs your crew is sure to love.
From mixed margaritas to chilled wine coolers, this bar cart essential will pair nicely with your outdoor patio furniture, outdoor pizza ovens, outdoor fire pits and pool floats for your next BBQ bash (oh, and some of our best grills, too).
Luckily, this fan-favorite snag is relatively affordable and differs in its aesthetic and style. Not to mention, many are offered on Amazon. Hello, two-day Prime Shipping!
Ahead, find the 10 best cocktail shaker sets we rounded up. If you’re keen on cocktail making, too, be sure to check out our list of some summer-ready cocktail recipes that are sure to be just as delicious as they are Insta-worthy.
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Best Cocktail Shaker Sets
1. Aozita 24-Piece Cocktail Shaker Bartender Kit with Stand, $40
As an Amazon best-seller, Aozita’s 24-Piece Cocktail Shaker Bartender Kit comes with everything you’ll ever need in a make-your-own boozy drink bundle — including a stand. Its elegant packaging is also dishwasher-safe, too.
2. VG Rose Gold Bar Set Cocktail Shaker Set with Stand, $43
Step up your bar cart area with VG’s Rose Gold Cocktail Shaker Set. Not only does it look primed and prepped for your trendy party, but its sleek signature accessories are second to none.
3. Bamboo Essentials 10-Piece Bartender Kit, $25, originally $30
Whether you like it on the rocks or prefer a fruity mocktail, this gorgeous Bamboo Essentials cocktail shaker set will get you ready to mix away. It comes with a pair of ice tongs, three liquor pourers, a mojito muddler, mixing spoon, a rustproof 25 ounce cocktail shaker and a few other necessities. It’s currently on sale, so grab it while you can. Also makes a great gift for the holidays!
4. Rocksly Whiskey Decanter Set with Wood Stand, $70
Sip and be merry with Rocksly’s Whiskey Decanter Set. Not a traditional cocktail set per se, it’s still a rich addition to your bar cart or in-house setup, offering your guests some of the finest liquor with luxurious pourers and glassses.
5. Williams Sonoma Encore Bar Tools Set with Cocktail Shaker, $190-$200
We love Williams Sonoma’s Encore Bar Tools Set (with a cocktail shaker, of course). If you want a decor piece to add some definition to your spirits and spritzers area, then this all-in-one fixture is perfect.
6. The Bartesian Cocktail Maker, $330
It’s time to level up your bar area with Bartesian’s Cocktail Maker. Though a splurge, it’s much like your Nespresso cofee machine: simply insert a pod (flavors ranging from cosmopolitans to rums) and enjoy your self-serve cocktail.
7. Viski Travel Bartender 6-Piece Ket, $67
If you’re constantly finding yourself behind the bar at parties, you may as well be prepared. This cocktail shaker set from Viski has everything you need — minus the alcohol — to get the party started. Along with coming with a handy canvas storage back, the set includes a cobbler cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, bar spoon, muddler, bottle opener, and jigger. See? Everything you need to make Old Fashions like a pro!
8. Zulay Kitchen Professional Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set, $18, original price: $20
Shake up cocktails (without shaking up your wallet) with Zulay Kitchen’s Professional Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set. With a two-sided measuring jigger and an elegant bar spoon, this set is especially great for smaller spaces.
9. Esmula Bartender Kit, $38
Why Esmula’s Bartender Kit? For one, it comes with a fine score of accessories. But, we also adore it for its contoured wooden stand, which will serve you well placed atop your bar for a charming, sophisticated look.
10. Aberdeen Oak 14-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set, $40
Aberdeen Oak’s 14-Piece Cocktail Shaker Set is ideal to gift to your loved one (just look at that ornate box!) and its brushed wooden stand — with stainless steel accessories — is a treat to use time and again. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe and scratch-proof.
Best Cocktail Recipes
Ahead, find a curated list of the finest mixologies to prepare before your next get-together:
- Frosted Watermelon Rosemary Rose (by Half Baked Harvest)
- Easy Whiskey Sour (by A Couple Cooks)
- Tequila Sunrise (by Food Network)
- The Best Margarita Recipe (by Gimme Some Oven)
- Beach-House Cosmos (by Recipe Girl)
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