OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker Reviewed

Key Features

Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 1 inches
Weight: 1 pounds

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If you are a OXO Steel cocktail lover, having a home barware set for yourself is a must. You can make cocktails of your choice and even save your money. You can invent your own fizzing recipes of cocktails and make them in easy steps with the help of the barware set. Out of all the other components of the barware set, having a cocktail shaker is most essential.

The cocktail shaker is like the foundation stone of a great cocktail. There are many cocktail shakers out there in the market, having the labels of different brands. But in all these shakers there is something that’s missing and it is the single and non-insulated layer that creates the problem. When you shake icy cocktails the shaker becomes too cold and it becomes difficult to open it. Not all shakers are like this, OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is an exception.

It is a double layered steel shaker sized 3 1/4w x 3 1/4d x 9h (in), with an insulation layer in between which facilitates in keeping the outer layer of the shaker at normal temperature and you can easily open the shaker after your cocktail is ready. Also, you can make cocktails one after the another and your hands won’t go red with a cold!

Pros

Durable stainless steel construction with a non-stick ceramic base
Ideal Waffle Maker for the new buyers
Prepares gluten free and professional restaurant style waffles
Easy to clean
Digital display with a countdown timer

Cons

Temperature Control can’t be adjusted
Plates can’t be removed, they are fixed with the machine and you have to clean up them along with the machine
It is a little heavier for a portable device.
The time requires an external battery

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OXO Cocktail Shaker : Features

OXO Cocktail shaker features include the following:

Jigger cup

Jigger, the conical shaped device used to measure the correct amount of alcohol you need to add to your cocktail is quite important. For a perfect cocktail, the amount of alcohol needs to be accurate. OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker has a jigger cap attached to it which prevents the cocktail from spilling and also helps to measure the alcohol content which is to be added. It provides with 1oz, 3/4oz and 1/2oz jigger measurement markings. Also, there is a soft cover on the outer side of the jigger which helps in holding a good grip of the jigger.

Built-in strainer

To make the taste of your drink last longer you need to strain out the ice. OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker has an in-built strainer cover. You can easily pour your drink directly into the cocktail glass without any chaos of using an extra strainer. The fine holes in the strainer allow only liquid to pass through.

Double walled

The OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker double walled container made of stainless steel. This property helps in insulation. The coolness of the ice does not travel to the outer layer because of the insulation material present between the two. This helps in easy handling of the shaker and you can easily open it after your drink is ready.

Brushed stainless steel

The product has sleek lines and soft curves. It is a fantastic piece finished in brushed stainless steel. The OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is durable, elegant and comfortable to use. You can use this for parties as well as regular basis. It is one of the best Steel Cocktail Shaker by OXO that looks classy and presentable when kept in your kitchen.

PRO AND CONS OF OXO STEEL COCKTAIL STRAINER

The following are the pros:

It can easily be opened irrespective of how cold the drink inside is.
It has a sleek look because of the brushed stainless steel and a soft good grip.
It has a nice pouring mouth which can be cleaned easily.
The jigger cap is very helpful in measuring the alcohol contents it has marking of 1oz, 3/4oz and ½ oz. You do not need to buy a separate jigger for different measurements.
You get a built-in strainer which improves the efficiency of the strainer. It makes your work easy and fast.

The only con of this product is it may leak a bit if you are making multiple drinks at a time. There can be leakage on the brim.

CHILLED COCKTAIL WITH OXO STEEL COCKTAIL SHAKER

You can make for yourself and your friends chilled cocktails of your choice in easy steps with the help of OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker. It is a great tool to make exciting cocktails at home quickly! We can help you know how to use the OXO Cocktail Shaker. Here are some recipes you can follow:

GINGERED APPLE SPARKLE

The ingredients required are:

Sour apple liqueur – 1.5 oz.
Chilled ginger beer and lime – 4 oz.
Handcrafted Vodka – 1.5 oz.
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Maraschino cherry – 1
Ice

The steps are as follows:

Fill the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker with ice.
Add 1.5oz of handcrafted vodka to the shaker.
Then add 1.5oz of sour apple liqueur into the shaker. You can measure it using the jigger cap that is attached to the cocktail shaker.
Shake the shaker well, the sleek design of shaker will help you have a good grip and shake well.
Now you can strain the cocktail into the cocktail glass. You just need to open the cap and pour the drink, the ice cubes will get strained by the inbuilt strainer in the shaker.
Add lime and cherry topping.
Your cocktail is ready with ease with the help of OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.

INFAMOUS ORANGE CRUSH

The ingredients required are as follows:

Orange Juice – 5 oz
Vodka – 2 oz
Triple Sec – 1 oz
Splash of lemon/lime soda
1 slice of lime/orange for garnish

The Steps to Make Infamous Orange Crush are as follows:

Fill the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker with ice.
Add 5oz of Orange juice in the shaker.
Add 2oz of vodka into the shaker.
Pour in 1oz of Triple Sec into the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.
Add a splash of lime soda. You can measure the ingredients using the jigger cap of the shaker.
Close the cap and shake the shaker well for making a good cocktail.
Pour the drink directly into the cocktail glass. The extra ice will be strained by the built-in strainer of the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.
Garnish your drink with a slice of lime or orange.
Now you can enjoy your drink!

STRAWBERRY BASIL MULE

The ingredient of Strawberry Basil Mule are:

Strawberries – 8
Half a Lime
Basil Sprig
Premium Vodka – 1.5oz
Ginger flavoured beer /lime – 3.5oz

Steps are as follows:

Fill the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker with ice.
Muddle fresh strawberries
Add lime slices and basil leaves.
Add 1.5oz of vodka into the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker
Add 3.5oz of ginger flavoured beer.
Shake the content well with help of OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.
Pour the drink into the glass. The extra ice will be strained by the built-in strainer of OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.

You can make many more drinks and cocktails of your choice by yourself in easy- to- do steps. The best Steel Cocktail Shaker by OXO will help you with making your favourite drinks. You can buy OXO Barware Set as well for a complete pack of cocktail making but check OXO Cocktail Shaker reviews first. This shaker can help you make cocktails quickly and efficiently.

CLEANING OF THE SHAKER

The OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is dishwasher safe. It can be easily washed by hand too. You can take off the jigger cap then the strainer and wash the three parts of the OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker easily. The body of the shaker is of brushed stainless steel and also it has smooth curves. It is comfortable for your hands and you can wash it with your hands without any discomfort or hesitation.

CONCLUSION

OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is one of the best Steel Cocktail shakers by OXO. This product won’t disappoint you with its style and function. The dimension and size of the shaker are very handy and useful. The kitchen is one of the most important places in the house. Your crockery and other kitchenware need to be up to the mark, OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker is a perfect pick for your kitchen. It looks presentable in your kitchen cabinet and also is helpful for you.

You can use OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker for your parties as well as a routine use. It helps you make drinks quickly and easily without any chaos. You get three different essentials of making a cocktail altogether in one single OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker.

These essentials are the jigger cup, the strainer and most importantly the shaker. You get all this at an affordable price. The shaker can also be used in commercial places.

OXO promised you the durability, comfort and functionality. The weight of the shaker is such that you can easily handle it without any hustle. The brushed stainless steel adds on to the beauty and finishing of the OXO Cocktail Shaker.

The shaker is smooth to touch and the soft curves make it pleasing to hands and also give it a better grip.

You can always gift an OXO Steel Cocktail Shaker to your cocktail-loving friends. It is something that looks presentable and useful to gift. If you wish to check on the experiences