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5 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

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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

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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

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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 ShakerPhoto Courtesy of Bellacor
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.

Penguin Cocktail Shaker

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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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