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  1. 07-14-2007, 02:55 AM #1
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    Default Bar tending equipment

    Really all I want is a stir rod and shaker. Both glass preferable to prevent the drink from being tainted with a metallic taste absorbed by metallic stir rod or shaker. I checked out ebay. They had a selection of shakers which I might get, but not a lot of stir rods...

    Anybody know a good set I could get? Or any particular brand? My friend got a metallic shaker, but it was horrible. Tried to have a martini night, and it leaked EVERYWHERE! That's about the time I decided to get plastic playing cards from COPAG...
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    Most of the better shakers are made from metal, but there are plastic versions. You don't really find to many glass on glass shakers (they are not practical...can you imagine a piece of glass chipping off into your drink?).
    If you are looking for a three piece shaker, you can find a glass and plastic ones here. MOst of the bartenders I know shop there.
    They also carry mixing glasses and bar spoons (metal though)

    Hope that helps
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    is what I heard about using metal shakers true? That they give off a sort of metallic taste to the drink?
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    Most cities have at least a few restaurant supply stores with a few options.

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    I have a great cut glass set but it was left to me by my grandfather so I can't help you out, even that has a metal top so it seals well.

    Honestly I'm afraid to shake in it because I might drop it

    I use a decent stainless set I got back in college and have never felt it left a particular taste. Of course you should just shake and serve, if there is any leftovers they should be strained into a pitcher rather then left in the shaker, with the Ice.
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  6. 07-15-2007, 02:09 AM #6
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    Yeah, all glass shakers have some sort of steel for the top. If steel does leave a taste, it's very minute and won't be noticable.

    I was also thinking about how the drink wouldn't be left in the shaker. We'd distribute it all. I guess I'll be going after a steel shaker. Hopefully I can find a relatively cheap silver one (conducts heat much better than stainless steel).
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