In any case were the first shakers made out of glass and metal, the better versions were made out of silver or silver-plated. The first shaker manufactures in Germany were WMF and Krupp, in Austria the firms Endemann and Wr. Metallwerke.
Today the “Pro” uses mainly the 2-piece Boston-Shaker (glass/metal) and the 3-piece shaker from different companies, very well known is Alessi. There are also companies who produce cocktail shakers as “art objects”. Even today designers and artists are devoting their attention to shakers. Later we might say: “Yes, then. . .
The New York Museum of Modern Art shows shakers in a permanent exhibition. They are a “symbol” for a drink and design epoch. The Manhattan-Shaker of industry designer Norman Bel Geddes is very famous.
There were also shaker exhibitions in the Seagrams Museum in Ontario, managed by the greatest expert and my collector-friend Stephen Visaky from New York. His book is a introduction for all shaker lovers.
Also in the Bar-Museum in Madrid shakers testify about a wonderful“cocktail time”.Of course even today the drinks are mixed in shakers and drunken with enjoyment. The popularity of cocktail bars is growing.
Behind every exquisite cocktail is a skilful developed “shaker cup” and a barman/barmaid with a lot of knowledge and skills.
Good cocktails are pieces of art and art is suppose to be enjoyed!
