Choose the shaker first, then the finish
Manhattan (three-piece): An approachable all-in-one design for making cocktails at home. Its body, strainer lid and cap fit together, so you can shake and pour through the built-in strainer.
Boston (two-piece): A more hands-on way to mix. The two tins open fully for adding ingredients and ice, then work with the separate Hawthorne strainer when you're ready to pour.
Once you've chosen the style, pick your finish and gift presentation. For the silver Mayfair set, the gift box and gift tube are separate options. Our silver Bloomsbury and copper-plated Belgravia Boston sets come in gift tubes.
Manhattan or Boston?
| Manhattan (three-piece) |
Boston (two-piece) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Three pieces: body, strainer lid and cap | Two tins; separate Hawthorne strainer supplied |
| Pouring | Pour through the built-in strainer | Separate the tins and fit the strainer |
| Our standard ranges | Mayfair, Chelsea, Park Lane and Knightsbridge | Bloomsbury and Belgravia |
| Capacity | 750ml | Large tin 800ml; small tin 650ml |
Watch mixologist Nick demonstrate the three-piece shaker in our Manhattan shaker guide, or see the two-tin design in our Boston shaker guide.
Find your finish
| Set | Style | Finish | Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Gift Box | Manhattan (three-piece) |
Silver | Gift box |
| Mayfair Gift Tube | Manhattan (three-piece) |
Silver | Gift tube |
| Chelsea | Manhattan (three-piece) |
Rose gold | Gift box |
| Park Lane | Manhattan (three-piece) |
Copper-plated | Gift box |
| Knightsbridge | Manhattan (three-piece) |
Black | Gift box |
| Bloomsbury | Boston (two-piece) |
Silver | Gift tube |
| Belgravia | Boston (two-piece) |
Copper-plated | Gift tube |
What's included?
The seven standard sets compared above each include their shaker, a 25ml/50ml jigger, Hawthorne strainer, twisted bar spoon, drinks pourer, wooden muddler, recipe booklet and carrying pouch. The main differences are shaker construction, finish and presentation. The Mayfair Gift Box and Gift Tube contain the same tools.
Limited editions have their own contents, so check their individual product pages rather than assuming this standard-set list applies to them.
A set or a bundle?
Choose a cocktail making set for the shaker and its accompanying tools. Choose a full bundle if you also want the Ultimate Bar Book, ice trays and a five-bottle Monin Cocktail Syrups set.
For more help choosing a present, read our Cocktail Gift Guide.
Buying as a gift?
A presentation box for our silver Manhattan set.
Shop Mayfair Gift Box
A presentation tube for our silver Boston set.
Shop Bloomsbury
You can add a gift message per order on the product page or in your basket and invoices are not included.
An independent British brand
Rusty Barrel is an independent British brand, established in 2017 and based in the UK. Read our story, explore our customer reviews, or contact our UK support team if you'd like help choosing.