Last week when I was recipe testing summer cocktails for some upcoming blog posts, I realized the time had finally come to invest in a new cocktail shaker! I’d been putting it off for almost two years..because truthfully, the shaker I’d been using was very sentimental to me. I’d kept it from one of my first jobs in college where I was a bartender…though, as the years wore on, it came to a point where it just was not doing its job. Inevitably, during the process it would end up either all over my shirt, on the counter top or even the floor. The Best Cocktail Shaker Recipes 

My drinks, kitchen, and I were a mess; basically whenever I’d shake a new cocktail up, the liquid would start pouring out and my hands and arms would start getting sticky all over. I realized my cocktails wouldn’t be anywhere near perfect if I didn’t invest in a quality shaker. I swore from that point forward to sit down and do the research on quality shakers! I’m excited to share some tried and true simple cocktail recipes, three tried and true easy cocktails with vodka!

The importance of a quality cocktail shaker…

Now, it’s time to “shake off” my old and faithful friend—my cocktail shaker—and give it it’s well-deserved place on the relic shelf. Because a good shaker is a mandatory thing when being your own home-bartender, and if you want to get serious in your cocktail game, you need a high-quality cocktail shaker to completely integrate all ingredients to make a delicious blend of flavors.

If you fancy making and drinking cold, yummy cocktails at home (especially after all those Zoom meetings!) I promise you can nail it without any fancy equipment or a bartending certification—all you’ll need are a few key ingredients, a quality cocktail shaker, and a martini glass!

Today, I’m sharing three of my latest and greatest summer-loving simple cocktail recipes, each an easy cocktails with vodka and I’m sharing the corresponding cocktail shakers I love using to create them! Cheers friends!

This Blog Post is all about Simple Cocktail Recipes, Easy Cocktails with Vodka using the Best Cocktail Shaker!

FRESH CUCUMBER MARTINI

Summer’s just around the corner! And there are sooo many things to anticipate: beach trips, summer outfits (check out my summer outfit ideas here) and cold, fancy drinks!  If you’ve been lurking around my blog for quite some time, you know how I love to choose a new “drink of choice” every summer (see what was my go-to summer drink 2 years ago!).

But nothing quite tops the refreshing burst that the Fresh Cucumber Martini offers. It’s delicious, pretty to look at, and designed for summer.

For rose gold lovers, I suggest using this set of 2 Koriko Weighted Tins in rose gold! However, if you want a modern approach to cocktail making, the triple-insulated BrüMate Shaker that features a splash-proof drinking lid will do just fine!

 

COCONUT MARTINI

Do you often find yourself relishing all those beach vacay memories? Because I do! And sometimes, all we need is a refreshing drink, to take us back to those vacation days by the beaches in Hawai’i. Oh, to think about the captivating beaches of the Big Island, or the amazing views from the Haleakala Crater, and the lush greenery of Maui (view my Travel Guide to Maui, Hawai’i here)!

While the closest thing I can get to a glamorous getaway is through mentally transporting myself to a white sand beach, I like pairing my imaginary vacation with a delicious Coconut Martini.

I highly suggest shaking up your cocktail using a double-wall cocktail shaker or a stainless-steel copper cocktail shaker set to best enjoy this delicious, refreshing drink!

 

LIMONCELLO MARTINI

My trip to Sorrento, Italy (Check out my Travel Guide to Sorrento, Italy here) gave me a lot of great memories to reminisce—idyllic landscapes, historic hotels, fun Italian cooking class, a dreamy dining experience by the Terrazza Vittoria, and my first sip of the Limoncello Martini (AKA Lemon Drop Martini).

There’s just something about the Limoncello Martini that gives me a big dose of nostalgia—it transports me back to the happy moments I spent in Italy overlooking the Amalfi coast. One of my favorite trips to date!

So join me as I enjoy a glass of this Limoncello Martini at home! You can complete this drink by using the quality cocktail shaker set by Charles Joly, a world champion bartender, or the charming Koviti cocktail shaker set! 

What should I look for when buying a cocktail shaker?

There’s no existing rule book about the best cocktail shakers. I believe that cocktail shakers all offer the same result—a well-mixed, shaken cocktail. Your decision all boils down to four factors: quality, versatility, design, and the volume of liquids it can accommodate. At the end of the day, a quality cocktail shaker that has all those features will do perfectly! 

I hope you will enjoy these recipes with your cocktail shakers! If you want to explore more drinks, you can view my champagne cocktail recipes here! Or, if you’re ready to set up your bar get my FREE guide, for the love of Cocktails, here!

Cheers!

XO,

M

This Blog Post was all about Simple Cocktail Recipes, Easy Cocktails with Vodka using the Best Cocktail Shaker!

As an Amazon Associate, and affiliate of other platforms, I earn from qualifying purchases as well as other affiliate links found in this post. Please see my Disclosure for more information. The Best Cocktail Shaker Recipes and Cocktail Shakers The Best Cocktail Shaker Recipes and Cocktail Shakers The Best Cocktail Shaker Recipes and Cocktail Shakers 

3 Cocktail Shaker Recipes to Try Out at Home 3 Must-Try Cocktail Shaker Recipes best cocktail shaker best vodka cocktails best vodka martini recipe Easy Cocktails with Vodka limoncello cocktails martini cocktails martini recipes simple cocktail recipes The Best Cocktail Shaker Recipes