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How to use a Cobbler Shaker

How to use a Cobbler Shaker

A cobbler shaker is the easiest style to use and therefore the most commonly seen in at-home bar kits. It has everything you need to shake and strain so just follow these easy steps.

1

Assemble ingredients in base of shaker, then fill with ice.

2

Fit shaker with strainer top and cap to seal.

3

Hold base of shaker firmly with one hand and top of shaker firmly with other hand. Using vigorous back-and-forth motion (ice should hit both ends of shaker), shake cocktail for amount of time specified in recipe.

4

Remove cap (you may need to loosen by gently tapping on counter) and decant cocktail into chilled serving glass, using conical strainer to double-strain if directed.

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