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Cocktails, the libationary art!

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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.

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[–] blackbrook@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

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