Post #765913 by AceExplorer on Thu, Jul 7, 2016 11:29 AM

On 2016-07-07 08:15, Tiki Drifter wrote:
I think it works well, but I'm still new so I don't really know any better. :D

It may work just fine for you. The advantage to using other ways of shaking/cooling/diluting a cocktail is greater convenience, or more speed, or less parts to wash and keep around.

I currently use a 28oz shaker tin with a pint glass. I'm going to move to a 28oz weighted shaker tin with a smaller 18oz weighted tin as the "cap" instead of the pint glass.

I also have a Waring Professional top-down mixer which is essential when you're making drinks for 3-4 people and only want to mix/"shake" once. Larger volumes of drinks (for more than 2 people) often won't work with a 28oz tin-and-cap shaker unless you're using a Boston shaker.

Hope that helps.