If you're making a cocktail with citrus juice, egg whites, or cream, you'll need a cocktail shaker to fully combine all the ingredients. "Ultimately, shaking lightens a drink — both through dilution and aeration — so it works better for fresher, brighter drinks (sours, fizzes)," said Ryan Chetiyawardana, the Global Bar Innovator of international hospitality company Lore Group and founder of cocktail bar Silver Lyan.

There are plenty of options on the market. Instead of buying the first cocktail shaker you find, there are few things to consider to make sure you're getting a piece of barware you really need. First, think about the type of drinks you usually want; this will tell you if it makes sense to get a simple cocktail shaker or if you'd be better off with a cocktail set complete with a jigger, strainer, and even a muddler. You should also factor in your cocktail-making skills. Beginners would likely do well with a built-in strainer, while those more comfortable with shakers and looking to make multiple drinks at a time might prefer a Boston shaker. If you're planning on displaying a cocktail shaker on a bar cart, you'll likely want one that fits in with your home décor.

Below, top bartenders share their picks of the best cocktail shakers.

Best Overall: Cocktail Kingdom Koriko Shaking Tins Runner-Up, Best Overall: OXO Good Grips Cocktail Shaker Best for Professionals: Cocktail Kingdom Leopold Shaking Tins Best Leakproof: Rabbit Twist-to-Lock Cocktail Shaker Best Splurge: Cocktail Kingdom Coley Shaker Best Set: Fortessa Crafthouse Cocktail Set Best Weighted: Barfly Basics Cocktail Set Best for Bar Use: Piña Commercial Boston Tin Set Best for Pros: A Bar Above Copper Boston Shaker Set Most Stylish: Rabbit RBT Cocktail Shaker

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