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9 Great Novelty and Designer Cocktail Shakers

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Standard cocktail shakers are a great tool to have in the bar but sometimes you want something with a little more style or a personal touch. These shakers don't look anything like your normal shaker they do make fun gifts. As unconventional as they may seem, they are completely functional and include many of the features one looks for in a typical shaker.

Twist Cocktail Shaker

Twist Cocktail Shaker
Sophisticated and stylish. The design of this stunning shaker is based on a spiraling helix and it is made of a thermal-retentive metal that, when chilled, adds an extra chill to any cocktail shaken inside. It is a true piece of bar art.
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Alessi Bauhaus-style Cocktail Shaker

Alessi Bauhaus-style Cocktail Shaker
An absolutely stunning design, this shaker was designed in the 1920's by a Swedish artist. The 7" tall, stainless steel shaker features a ball-like base with a rounded handle. It is not only a beautiful piece of barware, but it is also completely functional and a wonderful conversation piece.
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Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker by Ron Arad

Chiringuito Cocktail Shaker
A sleek, very unusual design, the Chiringuito cocktails shaker is a fantastic addition to any bar with style. The 2004 design of Ron Arad has been designed to "mimic the motion of liquid" and resembles a stretched stainlesss steel teapot and includes a strainer that compliments the lengthy shape. This unique cocktail shaker does make shaking a little challenging, but the style is worth it.
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Port Cocktail Shaker

Port Cocktail Shaker
Take a step back to the thirties and shake a Dry Martini in this retro shaker. It's a handmade brass shaker plated with silver (inside) and nickel (outside) with threaded caps in a must see design.

Bell Retro Cocktail Shaker

Bell Cocktail Shaker
Heading back to the time of Prohibition. The bell design of this shaker was originally created around 1935 to disguise it's actual purpose. Not only is it an amazing piece of art and conversation piece, it is also fully functional and made of nickel- and silver-plated brass.
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Penguin Cocktail Shaker

Penguin Cocktail Shaker
It is delightfully whimsical and the perfect chilled companion for a themed home bar. This retro 30's design hides a great stainless steel shaker that mixes any cocktail with ease and is a thoughtful present for any bird lover.
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Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker

Lighthouse Cocktail Shaker
A lighthouse is a fascinating place that conjures up thoughts of safety, beauty and solitude. As a fitting tribute to such a place this 1920's style, silver-plated shaker is a stunning piece of barware that looks wonderful and gets the job done.
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Thirst Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker

Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker
On fire for a Margarita? This entertaining shaker will add a little fun to the rush for a good thirst quencher. The shiny silver-plated exterior adds a touch of style to such a cliche idea and makes a this a delightful gift.
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Golf Bag Cocktail Set

Golf Bag Cocktail Shaker Bar Set
A true golf enthusiast will find this the perfect barware set. It is all there: the shaker with a golf ball cap, tee cocktail picks, golf club swizzle sticks and a putter for a bottle opener. All this inside stores perfectly in a golf bag. All you need is some glasses!
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