The Deco cobbler shaker in two lines
The Deco cobbler shaker is a 900ml three-piece shaker in AISI 304 steel with a mirror finish, shaped after the modernism of the 1920s and 1930s. Built-in strainer and cap, like the whole cobbler family, in a capacity that handles two drinks at once.
Who it is for
For bartenders who make the cocktail in front of the person drinking it. 900ml is the size for two drinks in a single shake, so this is the shaker for table service and aperitivo for two; and the mirror finish is meant to be seen, not to disappear behind the bar. It is a piece for service on the floor more than for a fast station.
Art deco is not a figure of speech
The stepped line and upright proportions of this shaker come from a precise moment: the 1920s and 1930s, when the cocktail bar became a place to be seen and shakers entered middle-class homes as objects on display. The Deco cobbler shaker takes up that vocabulary, and on a list of classics that took shape in that period, from the Martini to the Sidecar, it tells the same story as the glass.
Specifications
- Capacity: 900ml
- Pieces: 3, body, built-in strainer and cap
- Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
- Finish: mirror
- Dishwasher safe: better by hand, for drying
AISI 304, or 18/10
Two names for the same thing: the technical grade and the old trade description, eighteen per cent chromium and ten per cent nickel. It is the standard steel of bar and kitchen equipment, resistant to corrosion from citrus acid and stable over time. The mirror finish is a surface treatment, not a plating: it does not flake or wear off, it can only scratch.
A mirror shows everything
That is the trade-off to plan for. On a mirror surface every fingerprint and every dried drop of water leaves a visible mark, so the Deco cobbler shaker needs a wipe with a cloth before it goes out on the floor. If there is no time for that wipe, a matt or satin finish is more forgiving.
900ml, and the cap
More cold mass means more contraction, so on a large capacity the cap locks more easily than on a 500ml. The fix is always the same, warm the top for a moment rather than forcing it, but it is worth knowing in advance: bartenders who often work with a large cobbler learn not to press the cap fully home when closing, the simplest way to avoid the problem.
A piece for display
A shaker like this stays in view even when it is not working, on the back bar shelf or on the trolley for table service. Bear that in mind when choosing: a piece people look at has a value that is not on the spec sheet, because it is part of the fit-out and tells guests what kind of venue this is before the drink arrives. The Deco cobbler shaker was designed for that.
Care
Hand wash the three pieces separately and dry straight away with a soft cloth, the only way to keep a mirror free of marks. No abrasive sponges: the finish will not come off, but it will scratch, and on a mirror a scratch shows for good.
FAQ
How much does the Deco cobbler shaker hold? 900ml, the right size for two drinks in one shake.
Do I need a separate strainer? No, the strainer is built in. For a fine strain, add a mesh fine strainer.
What steel is it? AISI 304, the classic 18/10, with a mirror finish.
Will the finish wear? It will not flake, because it is a surface treatment and not a plating, but it can scratch.
Is it dishwasher safe? Better by hand, for the drying: on a mirror, water marks show.
The more you buy, the less you pay: 4 pieces -5%, 6 -7%, 8 -10%, on the same item.
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To compare the shaker families, see the cocktail shaker guide.
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