Improve your home bartender skills by learning how to use a cocktail shaker. The cocktail shaker not only helps you combine the drink ingredients, but also helps you chill it since the cocktail shaker mixes it with ice. more »

Washington Apples, like their namesake, are delicious shots, and extremely easy to make. Grab your cocktail shaker and let's get started. more »

The original Creamsicle is made in a cocktail shaker with rum or vodka and then served in a hurricane glass. When you make a non-alcoholic Creamsicle, you need to use a blender to chop up some ice, and then you add cream and orange juice. more »

There are two basic kinds of cocktail shakers: Boston shakers and cobbler shakers. And while cobbler shakers are generally easier to find at retail and easier to use, Boston shakers remain the tools of the professional. They’re versatile, easy to clean and, with a little practice, much faster to mix with. more »

Buttery Nipples. They're buttery, creamy, and delicious. I'm talking about the shots of course. Grab your cocktail shaker and lets make some. more »

A pomegranate cosmopolitan can be mixed up by adding a dash of lime juice, some pomegranate syrup, cranberry juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker. Pour the shaken concoction into a chilled martini glass with advice from a bar manager in this free video on cocktail recipes. more »

Shaken cocktails are made with cocktail shakers to create a chilled, enjoyable martini. Shaken cocktails have a different texture and taste than stirred cocktails and are usually more aesthetically pleasing. Knowing how to create a shaken cocktail will surely make you the life (and barkeep) of every party. more »

A beautiful cocktail can help add the right touch to a romantic evening with your sweetheart, but sometimes it's not very convenient to keep going back to the cocktail shaker to make a refill. Instead of interrupting the moment, make a pitcher of these delicious Valentini Cocktails at the beginning of the evening. They look impressive but are easy to make, and then you'll be ready to relax and enjoy. more »

Shot glasses are a great addition to every party or bar. But how do you keep the liquor cold for shots without wasting time shaking it in a cocktail shaker or martini glass with ice? If you make ice shot glasses ahead of time, the liquor will be chilled immediately after it is poured, and the shot glasses will add a fun twist to the event. more »