The 20oz Boston shaker tin in two lines
This is the small tin of the Boston shaker in its plain version: 20oz of 18/10 stainless steel (AISI 304), with no weighted base. It closes the large tin during the shake, and that is all it has to do.
Who it is for
For bartenders who want the second tin without paying for a weighted base, and for anyone building a spare stock. Half tins are the pieces that get dented and go missing most often: one extra in the drawer means service does not stop when the good one falls and takes a knock on the rim.
Lighter, and it is not just about price
Without a weighted base the tin weighs less, and on a long shift the wrist notices: the shake is repeated hundreds of times, and every gram less is effort saved. In return, sealing needs more care, because a light half tin tends to bounce rather than lock at the first tap. If it is your main tin, take the weighted one; if it is the second, this one does the job.
Specifications
- Capacity: 20oz
- Material: 18/10 stainless steel, AISI 304
- Base: plain, unweighted
- Pairs with: a 28oz tin
- Dishwasher safe: yes
What AISI 304 means
It is the technical code for the steel sold as 18/10: 18% chromium and 10% nickel. It stands up to citrus acid, the harshest thing that passes through a shaker, and gives no taste to the drink. It is worth checking, because below that grade there are steels that go dull after a few months of sours.
This one or the weighted one
The weighted tin has a reinforced base and reaches 165g: it seals better at the first tap and stands steadier on the bar top. This one weighs and costs less. If this will be your main half tin, take the weighted one; if it is the spare or the second, this one is fine and leaves money for a decent strainer.
No plating, no restrictions
Bare steel means no special washing: dishwasher, normal detergent, no finish to dull. On a spare tin that is exactly what you want, because the spare is the one that goes into the machine with everything else without anyone thinking about it.
How a pair seals
The small tin goes into the large one at an angle, never straight: the angle makes the seal, because the steel gives very slightly along the contact line and acts as a gasket. A firm tap with the palm closes it, and the metal contracting in the cold tightens it further. To open, strike with the heel of the hand where the two rims are closest. Never pull or twist: that is how tins get bent for good.
Care
Hot water and mild soap, then dry straight away so the steel stays free of limescale marks. Protect the rim: it is what makes the seal with the large tin.
FAQ
Can the 20oz tin be used on its own? No, it is a half tin: it needs a 28oz tin to close.
How does it differ from the weighted version? The reinforced base, which adds weight and stability on the other one.
What steel is it? 18/10 stainless, that is AISI 304.
Is it dishwasher safe? Yes, there is no plating to protect.
Why buy a spare? Because half tins get dented and lost more often than large tins.
The more you buy, the less you pay: 4 pieces -5%, 6 -7%, 8 -10%, on the same item.
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The Boston pairs are compared in the cocktail shakers guide.
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