Oneida Cocktail Shaker

It has an 18 ounce capacity, which will chill martinis for two quite easily. The top is a two stage affair; the main part has a strainer built in so your "neat" martini will be ice free, the small cap also doubles as a 1-1/2 ounce jigger and will stand up on the counter as you pour. The stainless steel is highly polished on the outside and brush finished inside.

One of my favorite recipes for this contraption is Chocolate Martinis for two: fill the cup about two-thirds full of ice cubes; measure two capfuls of vodka and one capful of white cream de cocoa; shake for about 20 seconds and pour through the strainer top into two martini glasses. You can add a cherry garnish in this martini if you like. After about two of these, the cold steel will be no bother; if it is, a dampened (for grip), white napkin wrapped around the cup is a genteel way to insulate your hand from the cold concoction within.

Whether you are entertaining the neighbors or just "007," this will be a handsome and useful addition to your collection of mixicological accouterments.


To paraphrase Freud....   August 25, 2004
Patron Anejo (Phoenix, AZ USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

Sometimes a cocktail shaker is just a cocktail shaker! Which describes this simple and elegant solution to martini making. It's stainless steel, and (surprise!) it does get cold during proper use. Has a convenient built in strainer and you can crank out the martinis at a feverish pace. Looks nice just sitting on the bar, too. It's the epitome of the basic-yet-functional 20 buck cocktail shaker. Salud!


Nice shaker for one or two people   April 21, 2006
J. Kuras (Long Beach, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I purchased this shaker a couple of years ago and have given it a lot of use. First let me say that this is a very good shaker and performs very well. I read some of the other reviews and I have not encountered any problems with the lid sticking or the shaker leaking. It performs as advertised and is a good value for the money. The only drawback might be if you want to make cocktails for more than two people at a time. It's a bit small for that IMO but if you are mixing for one or two folks at a time, it's the perfect size. Another plus is that after many washings (by hand only), the finish has held up like it was brand new. Along with performance and functionality, it is a durable product as well.


I love it.   January 30, 2007
DST (SF)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

It's just the right size, seems a little more substantial than other stainless steel shakers I've held, and I haven't had any of the hard-to-open-once-you've-made-a-cocktail problems.


No trouble getting the top off   August 14, 2002
Sara E Kelley (Baltimore, MD USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful

I have used this jigger several times a week since I got it back in November, and I think it's great. I often make a second round with it. It is difficult to remove the top with the jigger on, but otherwise it comes off fine as long as you open it up right after you make and pour a round of drinks.