Cocktail mixer - delicious cocktails from our own hand

Whether with or without alcohol, cocktails are available in many delicious variations. With a cocktail blender you can create a variety of cocktails at home for a great evening with friends.

A high-quality cocktail mixer often consists of a robust stainless steel or a stable glass. It can be bought alone, but also directly in a practical set. A set usually consists of a shaker, a pair of pliers and a measuring cup, whereby the set can be designed differently.

Ready for the next party with a cocktail mixer set

We have for you the best cocktail mixer sets compared to find the best for great party nights. For hobby bartenders the choice of a good cocktail shaker is important, so that the delicious party drinks inspire the guests. Real customer opinions about the use of different cocktail shaker sets are for the Cocktail Mixer Set Kaufberatung 2018 on Test-Vergleiche.com with flowed in. With the detailed manufacturer information to those interested in buying the best cocktail mixer set make a neutral impression in advance so that upcoming festivities will be a complete success. In addition, we looked at Stiftung Warentest and checked whether this one Cocktail shaker test had. Since the offered assortment of different cocktail shaker sets is very large, we have the cocktail mixer sets from different manufacturers, such as WMF, Barcrafters, VINENCO, INTEY or PEARL, taken under the microscope and show them from our point of view best cocktail shaker 2018 in comparisonso you do not have a lucrative Cocktail Mixer Set Offer escapes. Learn in the Cocktail Mixer Set Price Comparisonwhether, for example Copper cocktail shaker, Wooden Cocktail Mixer Sets or stainless steel cocktail shaker sets are better for private parties.

Where does the term cocktail come from?

There are different stories about the origin of the term "cocktail". The story of cockfighting and bartenders is widespread. Cockfighting took place in the United States about 150 years ago. The tail feathers of the inferior rooster were plucked and given to the winner. That was sealed with a drink: "on the cock's tail" (literally translated: on the cock's tail). This became the term cocktail over the years. Another theory about the development of the term cocktail also comes from America. In 1777, independence was fought for in North America for the English royal family. A New England innkeeper was primarily happy to see rebellious soldiers. She mixed a drink of rum and juice and decorated it with a feather. A rebel leader from France then said: “Vive le coq's tail!” (Literally translated: Long live the cock's tail!). In the tradition of the origin of the term cocktail, it is noticeable that a feather is used to decorate a drink. This is no longer the case with today's cocktails. Do you want one traditional cocktail Serve, mix rum with juice in a cocktail shaker and stick a rooster feather as a decoration. Your guests will be surprised, as most people do not know where this term comes from.

What is a cocktail?

Commonly understood by a cocktail a mixed drink with little total liquid content. This is a maximum of 10 cl. For mixing, one or two spirits, fruit juice or liqueur are often used. Therefore one speaks with the classic cocktails of short drinks. With the long drinks, the liquid content is higher. Furthermore, a distinction is made between pre-dinner cocktails and after-dinner cocktails. Dry cocktails are drunk before dinner and are therefore the pre-dinner cocktails. Sweet cocktails are served after the meal, making them after-dinner cocktails. In addition, the classic cocktails are served only with a cocktail cherry or an olive in the glass or without any other ingredients. In addition, these are not shaken in a cocktail shaker, but only mulled. Exceptions are cocktails that contain eggs: these are shaken. 

What is a cocktail shaker set for?

A cocktail shaker set is used to mix individual ingredients for cocktails. As a rule, a Cocktail Mixer Shaker Set consists of one Stainless steel cocktail blendera stirrer to stir the ingredients and a measuring cup. Depending on the Cocktailmixerset are still spouts and sieve included. Some manufacturers have added decorative elements made of wood or gold cocktail blender cups. You can buy different cocktail mixers. On Boston Shaker Set consists only of a stainless steel cup and a mixing glass. In the glass, the individual ingredients are filled. The metal cup is placed over it and closed. Then the mixed drink is shaken well. Fruit remainders are filtered by means of bars and the finished cocktail is served in a cocktail glass. Three-piece cocktail mixer sets are also very popular. These consist of a closure cup, a metal cup and a sieve attachment. The beaker is used for measuring the spirits. Both Cocktail shaker set 's Buy recommendations 2018 see cheap cocktail shakers, which are well suited for private parties and space to save space in every household. The cleaning of the sieve is sometimes costly, depending on the ingredients chosen. 

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Important in every cocktail: ice cubes or crushed ice

Ice cubes are a very important ingredient for cocktails. At least four ice cubes are mixed into a cocktail to cool the ingredients. For a party, the purchase of crushed ice is recommended, as the crushing of ice cubes for several people takes a lot of time. If no ice crusher or crushed ice is available, place ice cubes in a towel and beat it with a hammer. You will need Crushed Ice with every cocktail mixer set from our Cocktail shaker review.

Do cocktails contain cream as an ingredient?

Some cocktails contain cream as an ingredient. To mix with a cocktail shaker, use regular whipped cream with 30% fat. Mix them in the cocktail shaker and shake them vigorously so that the ingredients mix together ideally. A nice whipped cream on the cocktail is obtained by removing the strainer on a three-piece cocktail shaker set and using a spoon to put the creamy rests on top of the cocktail. A popular cocktail that includes cream is Pina Colada.

Accessories for cocktail shaker in detail

To mix a cocktail properly, it is not done with a cocktail shaker alone. Common accessories include:

• cocktail glasses
• Eiscrusher
• citrus press
• Barsieb
• measuring cup
• juicers
• Ice Bucket
• pourer
• ice scoop
• Barset

A spout is a small tube of stainless steel or plastic. This usually has a rubber stopper and is attached to a wine bottle. This allows the wine to breathe and is poured out faster. However, the wine itself is kept away from the direct air contact, thus maintaining its high quality. With a bar or measuring cup small quantities are measured, which are important for a cocktail. A normal measuring cup is too big for that, since the quantities for this mixed drink are often between 100 ml and 4 cl. 

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Cocktailshaker test at Stiftung Warentest?

So far, none Cocktailshaker review published by Stiftung Warentest, so there is no cocktail mixer set opinion in this area Cocktailshaker test winner, However, you can at Stiftung Warentest Find reports on individual ingredients for cocktails. Champagne, orange juice, pineapple juice, red fruit juices, limes and multivitamin juices were tested. Interesting in the context of cocktails is a report on Alcopops, which informs why mixed drinks with alcohol can be a bit treacherous. For a list of spirits, see the Stiftung Warentest report for more detailed information.