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BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker

11 Jun 12 - 02:37 PM (#3362167)
Subject: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Will Fly

I've just acquired an Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker. The exterior is beautiful - but I need to clean out the interior before I start blending and pouring.

Any suggestions as to the best way to clean the interior - or is simple soap and hot water the answer?


11 Jun 12 - 02:47 PM (#3362178)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: GUEST,leeneia

Probably. I once read an article by a museum curator on how to care for fine household objects. She said the best thing to do with silver and silver plate is to use it often and wash it like the other dishes in the kitchen sink. (not the dishwasher) If that's good for knives and forks, why not for a cocktail shaker?


11 Jun 12 - 02:53 PM (#3362182)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Rapparee

Is the inside stained or is there "crud" built up? I'd think that a long soak in hot soapy water, followed by a good wash and rinse would work.

You might also consider asking a librarian....8-)


11 Jun 12 - 03:09 PM (#3362190)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Will Fly

Ah, Rap - I asked meself, and meself didn't know! Prolonged soap and water sounds good.


11 Jun 12 - 03:16 PM (#3362193)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Rapparee

Well, you asked and I answered. Chalk up another reference question!


11 Jun 12 - 03:24 PM (#3362198)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Ebbie

Warm -not hot - water with uncooked rice. Shake well. Repeat as needed.


11 Jun 12 - 03:47 PM (#3362202)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: GUEST,999

If ya know any mariachi bands, lend the shaker loaded as Eb suggests to someone in the rhythm section. Two hours, boom, clean as a whistle.


11 Jun 12 - 04:23 PM (#3362219)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: John MacKenzie

Denture cleaner tablets


11 Jun 12 - 11:40 PM (#3362354)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Bert

Dishwasher detergent and a bottle brush.


12 Jun 12 - 06:39 PM (#3362688)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Jack Campin

Fill it with slugs and let them lick it clean.


12 Jun 12 - 06:41 PM (#3362690)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Ebbie

But first, you add a 1/4 inch of beer. Really cheap beer- they don't mind.


13 Jun 12 - 12:42 AM (#3362768)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: GUEST

Ice - baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) - shake very very well. Rinse repeat rinse...then move on to:
2 oz Tanguery Gin
1/2 oz dry vermouth
Ice - shake - pour into a chilled martini glass


13 Jun 12 - 01:07 AM (#3362769)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Don Firth

Well, after mixing a cocktail, I usually clean out the shaker by licking it.....

Don Firth


13 Jun 12 - 01:08 AM (#3362770)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Don Firth

As they say, "Waste not, want not."

Don Firth


13 Jun 12 - 02:31 AM (#3362778)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Ebbie

I hesitate to speculate on the length of your tongue, Don. My little dog is of a breed that on an individual basis may not be able to contain its tongue inside its mouth. I would not like to visualize that on a human being.


13 Jun 12 - 03:23 AM (#3362788)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Will Fly

Ebbie, Don's not really a human - he has the body of a Hercules, the brain of an Einstein and the tongue of an enormous frog. He can lick out my shaker any day - just let me have my camera to hand...


13 Jun 12 - 08:17 AM (#3362864)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: frogprince

Faster than a speeding shopping cart! Able to roll up sloping curbs with a single shove! Able to lick a tall cocktail shaker clean with a single slurp! It's...???...Man!


13 Jun 12 - 11:54 AM (#3362917)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: Ebbie

Amazing. Downright astonishing.


13 Jun 12 - 04:34 PM (#3363037)
Subject: RE: BS: Cleaning interior of a cocktail shaker
From: GUEST

www.youtube.com/watch?v=31B0c1vqi28