I’ve been using the Elevated Craft since it was released. My thoughts… Pros: - Perfect for egg white cocktails - Built in measuring cup - Zero spillage - Great for batching and go - Incredibly well built Cons: - Pours too slow for professional use - Muddled fruit clogs the pourer Overall, I’m very happy with mine and use it all the time at home on my channel. If I was still working professionally, I wouldn’t use it. Cheers! 🥃
I bought it when it was on indiegogo and I love it. I do agree with Steve that this would not work great in an ”actual bar setting” as it is slower and the insulated thermos deal would be overkill. But for at home parties and picnics this shaker is so delightful to use especially with the ”grip design” that makes it nice to hold. But the best part is no leak AND NO FREEZING THE SHAKER SHUT
Yay!! Love this! My favorite thing about the elevated shaker is easily batching 4 cocktails at home and bringing them with me to a friend’s house. Add ice and shake when I’m ready to serve, and bam, good cocktails even away from my home bar 😂
I got a couple of these about a year ago. They aren’t cheap, but if you want something that’s actually engineered properly this is the only one to get. For regular home use it’s absolutely the best.
You can get a sense of the internal temperature with a finger on the top of the cap. I love this thing. Absolutely amazing mess free egg white dry shakes!
12-15 seconds and it reaches equilibrium (it isn’t going to get any colder)… so you don’t really need to feel it… but it still feels strange at first :-)
Love this shaker! Got it for Christmas last, and it’s my go to shaker. I’m in the South Pacific and love that I can batch cocktails and keep the second pours ready, without over dilution. I do use a hawthorn strainer rather than the built in one. Great at the beach as well.
Received one for Christmas. Working great. For at home, you can double, triple or quadruple recipes. Works fine with egg whites for fizz. This stops the newbie exploding shakers, I was afraid to hit down on the two tin version. Super happy.
Hi Steve, love your content! Would you consider doing an intro to bartending video where u talk about the first spirits and ingredients to get to get started making drinks at home? Thanks!
i have one and generally love it as a do it all. built-in lid measures are great and I utilise a precise jigger for micro measures if required. i found myself utilising the hawthorn strainer to get a quicker pour out when needed.
I've done well over 100 cocktails in my elevated craft shaker and still love it. It really shines for tiki drinks where there are often large measures and open pours. And of course when dry shaking as there is no risk of it coming undone. But I agree that it's not suitable for a high throughput environment, it's definitely geared towards home use by happy amateurs like myself.
Sounds like the perfect shaker to go. Perhaps not ideal for beginner that need the haptic feedback to judge for dilution, but I'd really like to try them out sometime!
Ironically I just bought one of these a few weeks ago and used it tonight for the first time. I typically only use Boston shakers, but this one intrigued me. I completely agree that it’s strange to shake something that never gets cold, but otherwise I really like it! I’m not sure that it will completely replace my favorite Boston, but I’m sure it will get quite a bit of use.
Thanks Steve for that review 👍 My thoughts about elevated shaker is just fine for beginners as me and we can enjoy making cocktails accompanied with the family
It was so exciting to be part of the finding project. A feature you didn’t play up enough is using the measurer alone - when making a Negroni everything is poured so much faster into the one vessel then straight in to glass over ice, I agree with the double straining, but I thought that’s just part of the game when making those Hi Ladies you showed us!!
I have Raynaud's (very bad circulation in my hands) so shaking lots of cocktails in an uninsulated shaker could get really painful for me on a cold day. The insulation is a great feature!
As someone with arthritis and raynaud's, I can definitely understand wanting an insulated shaker. My knuckles hurt for quite a long time after shaking a cocktail.
I think if they made it more unique than a jigger cap with insulation I’d get it. They should make the measurements more precise and have the strainer poor easier. I’d buy it then.
I was an early adopter, got it off indiegogo. They aren't cheap, so brace yourself. I know Steve is already getting dinged for not talking about the price. But he's also in Australia. I usually get over sticker shock when I have a quality product in my hand. That's what happened here. There's a little learning curve, but it's a great shaker for home use (or when you aren't in a hurry). Terrific for making drinks for you and your friends, or for taking it on your travels - a boat, a picnic, a day out. It's great because you can batch cocktails and they stay cold and don't dilute. I've even used it for catering a couple of times when I have three or four people having the same drink. Great packaging, quality product, with some flaws. But I guess I can't call them flaws since this shaker will work great for the 99.9% of the world's population who don't bartend for a living.
i bought one when it came out on kickstarter. my only complaint is that when I dryshake and open it to put ice, it leaks. but for home use it is very good.
@@arthurdc89 I do it on the regular. I can assure you it works awesome. You dry shake, quickly open and close the pouring cap, and you're good to go. It allows the pressurized air to escape before you open it fully.
Greatest shaker for safe dry shaking at home. OR if you go out for a picnic or camping or to a friend house for a drink, one shaker and measure that is unbreakable, just bring the ingredients and ice.
Permit me to say that part of the joyous experience of shaking a cocktail is to feel the drink getting cold. I‘m sure it‘s a fine shaker, but the point is a bit lost on me
@@StevetheBartender_ Ditto! And if you wish to see a cocktail 🍹 episode of mine, please consult this link: ua-cam.com/video/R0jIfcSL2GQ/v-deo.html I‘ve learned so much from your channel!
Video and comments are just what I was figuring. However, my home parties consist of 25 to 30 people minimum so it would be too slow for me to use at home. My Halloween party I served a ton of drinks both regular and mocktails. Would have been a pain to slow pour like that.
I got a boston shaker from dan murphy and it tend to leak when i shake, so bought a cobbler shaker from myers and it also leaked. Pretty annoyed about it! Would these brand be the best to avoid leakage?
I’ve tested the shaker and it definitely doesn’t leak! I’d be interested to hear which shakers you purchased from DM & Myer.. I’m sure you could return them..
@@StevetheBartender_ both got them last year when Sydney plunges into their first lockdown. From DM i bought Bar Station Bar Kit and from Myer was Salt and Pepper 🤷♀️
@@StevetheBartender_ our uniquely south African must haves are Amerula, Mampoer and Van Der Hum I'm sure once you taste these you will know exactly what to do with it ☺️ but shooters we have the "spring bokkie"and melktert and cocktail-wise we put our own twist on alot of classics like the African sunrise and the fish bowl check it out! Is Stroh rum and Aftershock available in Australia?
@@StevetheBartender_ Oh I think it is, Steve. Measurer seems to be impractical at all and you can't feel the temperature of your drink It looks good, it's "innovative" in some way, giving you the all-in-one feeling that everyone loves and it's expensive as hell for what it offers. Yeah, it's a gimmick and a hard pass.
@@snowdjagha it’s one of the highest rated shakers on Amazon so they must be doing something right. People love them. Personally I’ll be sticking with tins but I can appreciate the shaker.
I mentioned what I did and didn’t like about the shaker. I was reviewing the features and didn’t mention anything about the price. I wasn’t reviewing its value. Is it on the more expensive side? Yes. How is this dishonest?
@@StevetheBartender_ You mentioned that they’re “worth” $65-70, not that they cost that amount, also beyond that statement no comment on the cost at all. The main problem is the fact that you received it for free “they were kind enough to send me…”, which, sadly, makes most reviews automatically biased. When you buy something yourself it “hurts”, when you get something for free this effect is lost. Inadvertently this reflects upon the review. However, I don’t think you’re intentionally biased/dishonest, I’m only saying this feels like a biased review.
As an owner of one of these, I'd say it's absolutely an honest review. This thing is GREAT for home use. It wouldn't work in a fast paced setting. That's exactly what Steve said. I bought one with my own money, and I have the same thoughts as him. Is that honest?
@@BelovedNL for me? Absolutely. It streamlines making the cocktail for home use. Only one thing needs to be washed. I can shake a cocktail and then leave it for an hour or two right in the shaker before pouring, and it's still ice cold.
Check out the description for links to the giveaway! 🎉🙌
I’ve been using the Elevated Craft since it was released. My thoughts…
Pros:
- Perfect for egg white cocktails
- Built in measuring cup
- Zero spillage
- Great for batching and go
- Incredibly well built
Cons:
- Pours too slow for professional use
- Muddled fruit clogs the pourer
Overall, I’m very happy with mine and use it all the time at home on my channel. If I was still working professionally, I wouldn’t use it. Cheers! 🥃
I like it! I want one!! :-)
@@christinecamley its so great for the home bartender. 🥃
@@CoachVinoLLC Yes!!
I bought it when it was on indiegogo and I love it. I do agree with Steve that this would not work great in an ”actual bar setting” as it is slower and the insulated thermos deal would be overkill. But for at home parties and picnics this shaker is so delightful to use especially with the ”grip design” that makes it nice to hold. But the best part is no leak AND NO FREEZING THE SHAKER SHUT
The ability to measure, shake, and transport all in the same container is pretty cool. I would use this and drink right out of the shaker at the park
Yeah, it’s a pretty cool shaker!
Carry and keep cool a few Cosmopolitan’s has been a great feature!
Thanks for holding this generous giveaway. What a great way to celebrate the lockdown at home. Love seeing how much this channel has grown.
No worries! I’ve got another few giveaways lined up… can’t wait to share them!
Yay!! Love this! My favorite thing about the elevated shaker is easily batching 4 cocktails at home and bringing them with me to a friend’s house. Add ice and shake when I’m ready to serve, and bam, good cocktails even away from my home bar 😂
Travel cocktails!
As a new bartender, thank you for all the content throughout covid. It's helped me keep my skills up to snuff during a time I couldn't work!
I got a couple of these about a year ago. They aren’t cheap, but if you want something that’s actually engineered properly this is the only one to get.
For regular home use it’s absolutely the best.
I agree, great for home use!
You can get a sense of the internal temperature with a finger on the top of the cap. I love this thing. Absolutely amazing mess free egg white dry shakes!
That’s a great tip about the top of the cap- never realized that!
12-15 seconds and it reaches equilibrium (it isn’t going to get any colder)… so you don’t really need to feel it… but it still feels strange at first :-)
Love this shaker! Got it for Christmas last, and it’s my go to shaker. I’m in the South Pacific and love that I can batch cocktails and keep the second pours ready, without over dilution. I do use a hawthorn strainer rather than the built in one. Great at the beach as well.
Received one for Christmas. Working great. For at home, you can double, triple or quadruple recipes. Works fine with egg whites for fizz. This stops the newbie exploding shakers, I was afraid to hit down on the two tin version. Super happy.
Awesome! Glad you’re loving it!
This woudl definitely be great for at home use.
Hi Steve, love your content! Would you consider doing an intro to bartending video where u talk about the first spirits and ingredients to get to get started making drinks at home? Thanks!
i have one and generally love it as a do it all. built-in lid measures are great and I utilise a precise jigger for micro measures if required. i found myself utilising the hawthorn strainer to get a quicker pour out when needed.
I've done well over 100 cocktails in my elevated craft shaker and still love it. It really shines for tiki drinks where there are often large measures and open pours. And of course when dry shaking as there is no risk of it coming undone. But I agree that it's not suitable for a high throughput environment, it's definitely geared towards home use by happy amateurs like myself.
Sounds like the perfect shaker to go. Perhaps not ideal for beginner that need the haptic feedback to judge for dilution, but I'd really like to try them out sometime!
12-15 second shake and the drink will reach equilibrium so you don’t really need to feel the coldness to judge… but I’m accustomed to the cold tins.
Ironically I just bought one of these a few weeks ago and used it tonight for the first time. I typically only use Boston shakers, but this one intrigued me. I completely agree that it’s strange to shake something that never gets cold, but otherwise I really like it! I’m not sure that it will completely replace my favorite Boston, but I’m sure it will get quite a bit of use.
Thanks Steve for that review 👍
My thoughts about elevated shaker is just fine for beginners as me and we can enjoy making cocktails accompanied with the family
Yes, spot on!
And I was just about to upgrade my 3 piece shaker. What great timing!
I own one of this. From my experience It is.. THE BEST
It was so exciting to be part of the finding project. A feature you didn’t play up enough is using the measurer alone - when making a Negroni everything is poured so much faster into the one vessel then straight in to glass over ice,
I agree with the double straining, but I thought that’s just part of the game when making those Hi Ladies you showed us!!
I have Raynaud's (very bad circulation in my hands) so shaking lots of cocktails in an uninsulated shaker could get really painful for me on a cold day. The insulation is a great feature!
This would be ideal for you!
This is perfect for making drinks for me, myself and I
The perfect cobbler for home use. Obviously not for trendy bars.
Cheers🍸
As someone with arthritis and raynaud's, I can definitely understand wanting an insulated shaker. My knuckles hurt for quite a long time after shaking a cocktail.
I didn’t think of this but it would be ideal for you..
I think if they made it more unique than a jigger cap with insulation I’d get it. They should make the measurements more precise and have the strainer poor easier. I’d buy it then.
I was an early adopter, got it off indiegogo. They aren't cheap, so brace yourself. I know Steve is already getting dinged for not talking about the price. But he's also in Australia. I usually get over sticker shock when I have a quality product in my hand. That's what happened here.
There's a little learning curve, but it's a great shaker for home use (or when you aren't in a hurry). Terrific for making drinks for you and your friends, or for taking it on your travels - a boat, a picnic, a day out. It's great because you can batch cocktails and they stay cold and don't dilute. I've even used it for catering a couple of times when I have three or four people having the same drink.
Great packaging, quality product, with some flaws. But I guess I can't call them flaws since this shaker will work great for the 99.9% of the world's population who don't bartend for a living.
Well said! It’s pricey but you get what you pay for… the build is quality and it will last a lifetime.
Funny timing, I just ordered this and it comes in a couple days
I'm 9nly just getting into bartending and mixing drinks. Uve been very helpful.
Ps. How bloody tall are u
Haha, glad you're finding the vids helpful mate! I'm 6'8" / 203cm.
I love mine. I do use a fine mesh strainer though.
i bought one when it came out on kickstarter. my only complaint is that when I dryshake and open it to put ice, it leaks.
but for home use it is very good.
Burp it. Slightly unscrew the pourer cap, and you'll hear the air escape. Tighten back down and open the main cap. Good to go.
@@x63 I think I've tried this and it didn't work. but I will try again.
@@arthurdc89 I do it on the regular. I can assure you it works awesome.
You dry shake, quickly open and close the pouring cap, and you're good to go. It allows the pressurized air to escape before you open it fully.
This is a Masterpiece. I Love It! 😉👍
Greatest shaker for safe dry shaking at home. OR if you go out for a picnic or camping or to a friend house for a drink, one shaker and measure that is unbreakable, just bring the ingredients and ice.
Very good man can i ask you a question i got a lots of bourbon wiskeys what cocktail i can make with jim beam
Wish you had done a sour with egg white as this is where my boston shaker sticks
Thanks for the great offer!
Upscale from what I have. Would like to win one of these thanks for the review. Cheers!
Permit me to say that part of the joyous experience of shaking a cocktail is to feel the drink getting cold. I‘m sure it‘s a fine shaker, but the point is a bit lost on me
I agree.. it’s a good shaker but I personally like the feeling of the cold tins..
@@StevetheBartender_ I personally had little experience with cocktails until I subscribed to your show. So thanks for all the instruction!
Most welcome!
@@StevetheBartender_ Ditto! And if you wish to see a cocktail 🍹 episode of mine, please consult this link: ua-cam.com/video/R0jIfcSL2GQ/v-deo.html
I‘ve learned so much from your channel!
Would you replace the Boston shaker for this one Steve?
Personally I’d stick with shaker tins but do see why a lot of people love the EC shaker! 👍
Video and comments are just what I was figuring. However, my home parties consist of 25 to 30 people minimum so it would be too slow for me to use at home. My Halloween party I served a ton of drinks both regular and mocktails. Would have been a pain to slow pour like that.
Love your work Steve and like this design but at £115 in the UK, yes £115, I will stick to my old faithful
I think you were looking at the 2-pack on their website as it’s actually £61.30 including shipping to the UK.
Great videos like always keep up the great work mate
I got a boston shaker from dan murphy and it tend to leak when i shake, so bought a cobbler shaker from myers and it also leaked. Pretty annoyed about it! Would these brand be the best to avoid leakage?
I’ve tested the shaker and it definitely doesn’t leak! I’d be interested to hear which shakers you purchased from DM & Myer.. I’m sure you could return them..
@@StevetheBartender_ both got them last year when Sydney plunges into their first lockdown. From DM i bought Bar Station Bar Kit and from Myer was Salt and Pepper 🤷♀️
@@moshimarox33 my products are available online on both DM and Myer so wanted to make sure it wasn’t ours!
Please start trying shots and cocktails from South Africa Steve
What shot/cocktails are from SA?
@@StevetheBartender_ our uniquely south African must haves are Amerula, Mampoer and Van Der Hum I'm sure once you taste these you will know exactly what to do with it ☺️ but shooters we have the "spring bokkie"and melktert and cocktail-wise we put our own twist on alot of classics like the African sunrise and the fish bowl check it out! Is Stroh rum and Aftershock available in Australia?
I never realized how tall Steve was until he stepped foot in a kitchen.
Would love to have a new shaker! Shipping to The Netherlands? 😜
Yep! Can ship the prize anywhere… and likewise for the Elevated Craft online store, they ship worldwide.
friend steve i know you ,grow up and up god bless you
Nice :)
Steve i just bought a new shaker 15 minutes ago ffs 🤦🏻♂️
Nice one! Which one did you get?
@@StevetheBartender_ got one from Myer but it just ain’t the same as a freebie 😭😭
@@sleepy172 In store or online? If online, can you share a link?
I like to think that steve is like 9ft tall
So it's a gimmick then. Ok, thank you Steve!
Lol, it’s not a gimmick. It’s a well made shaker but I think it’s best for home use.
@@StevetheBartender_ Oh I think it is, Steve. Measurer seems to be impractical at all and you can't feel the temperature of your drink
It looks good, it's "innovative" in some way, giving you the all-in-one feeling that everyone loves and it's expensive as hell for what it offers. Yeah, it's a gimmick and a hard pass.
@@snowdjagha it’s one of the highest rated shakers on Amazon so they must be doing something right. People love them.
Personally I’ll be sticking with tins but I can appreciate the shaker.
Is it me or does Steve look like he's 10t tall!!!??? Counter top comes to mid thigh. HAHA. Great review tho!
How tall are you wtf
6’8” / 203cm
@@StevetheBartender_ wow 🤩
Definitely won't be buying one of these because it seems like to much hassle. Sorry Steve.
Not sure why you’re apologising to me??
I feel like this isn’t a 100% honest review. This is simply way too expensive for what you get / what it is.
I mentioned what I did and didn’t like about the shaker. I was reviewing the features and didn’t mention anything about the price. I wasn’t reviewing its value. Is it on the more expensive side? Yes. How is this dishonest?
@@StevetheBartender_ You mentioned that they’re “worth” $65-70, not that they cost that amount, also beyond that statement no comment on the cost at all. The main problem is the fact that you received it for free “they were kind enough to send me…”, which, sadly, makes most reviews automatically biased. When you buy something yourself it “hurts”, when you get something for free this effect is lost. Inadvertently this reflects upon the review. However, I don’t think you’re intentionally biased/dishonest, I’m only saying this feels like a biased review.
As an owner of one of these, I'd say it's absolutely an honest review. This thing is GREAT for home use. It wouldn't work in a fast paced setting. That's exactly what Steve said.
I bought one with my own money, and I have the same thoughts as him. Is that honest?
@@x63 fair enough, but is it worth $70?
@@BelovedNL for me? Absolutely. It streamlines making the cocktail for home use. Only one thing needs to be washed. I can shake a cocktail and then leave it for an hour or two right in the shaker before pouring, and it's still ice cold.