Details Magazine likes PUG! Muddlers (and us!).
Awe shucks…. we like you too. Continue
A great shout out for us and for Chris’ fantastic PUG! Muddlers.
Thanks Details!
via The 5 Best Barware Stores in the Country: The Daily Details: Blog : Details.
We really appreciate the visit and mention on your site!
Check out the link below to read the whole post and see more of Andrea’s photos. Continue
Found this mention on BellyGlad from 2010 while surfing the Net for something.
If you haven’t been to this cocktail specialty shop that once lived within the store known as Grand in Union Square but now has its own digs in Davis, you really should go.
Check it out at the link below to read the whole post and see more of Andrea’s photos. We really appreciate the visit and mention on your site!
An oldie – but check out the photos of the first shop, inside Grand. Thanks again Mike for the visit, taking the photos and the post! Continue
On Friday of last week, I had the joy of visiting the Boston Shaker in Somerville, Mass., a semi-new store-within-a-store that specializes in bar- and glassware, cocktail makings (everything but the booze, that is), and other fun stuff. I had a fun visit with proprietor Adam Lantheaume, and enjoyed a cameo appearance by Fred Yarm, of Cocktail Virgin Slut. Here’s a bit of a photo tour, for those who’ve never see the place.
Thats a bit of my history right there. Thanks for the memories!
See more photos via Boston Shaker | A Dash of Bitters.
Want to make your own at home? Stop by The Boston Shaker to pick up a traditionally made shrub from Tait Farm in Pennsylvania, ready to mix with sparkling water. Continue
Nice mention of Shrubs for summer sipping on Boston Magazine’s blog. Here’s a section mentioning the Tait Farm Shrubs we carry here at the store.
Want to make your own at home? Stop by The Boston Shaker to pick up a traditionally made shrub from Tait Farm in Pennsylvania, ready to mix with sparkling water. Owner Adam Lantheaume assures apprehensive customers that the vinegar flavor is not as strong as what might be expected. “The same way you would have lemon or lime – that sharp flavor – vinegar falls in that category. You get this something strong on the back of your palate,” he said. “If you’re craving something different, this is a great something different to experiment with.”
Great looking beverages from ArtBar, West Side Lounge, Backbar, and Clover Food Lab as well. Check out the whole thing at Shrubs: The Reason You Should Be Drinking Vinegar This Summer. | Chowder.
You’ll be a regular Don Draper after a visit to The Boston Shaker — trust me. Continue
Check it out! We’re part of BostInno’s “Do’s” list for a classy dinner party.
Do check out The Boston Shaker. The Boston Shaker is an amazing store in Somerville that serves as a resource for both cocktail aficionados and novices alike. From bitters to mixers to glasses to ice trays, this shop has everything for your boozing needs, and are willing to help explain how to use it. You’ll be a regular Don Draper after a visit to The Boston Shaker — trust me.
Check out the other 8 tips at Skip the Beer Pong: 9 Do’s & Don’t’s of Hosting a Dinner Party | BostInno.
Thanks for the shout out, Lisa DeCanio! You stay classy too. 
Hey! We’re mentioned as a source for the Endurance Metal Drinking Straws in the Boston Globe! Continue
The Boston Globe recently referred customers to The Boston Shaker as a source for the Endurance Metal Drinking Straws!
In an effort to reduce our plastic footprint, RSVP Endurance makes Drink Straws from polished, stainless steel. The straws 4 for about $11 are 8½ 1/2 inches long and made with a bend for easy sipping.
via Stainless straws to reduce our plastic footprint – The Boston Globe.
A well written and very helpful article. I really like the author’s idea of creating a “summer syrup” and will give it a go this season. Continue
I looked at a bunch of recipes and figured there are four main Summer Drink Staple Techniques (SDSTs):
- Bubbles.
- Some kind of citrus-sugar combo.
- Seasonal fruits and herbs (specifically: mint).
- A lot of ice.
Spot on.
I really like the author’s idea of creating a “summer syrup” and will give it a go this season. If you haven’t made the “summer syrup” yet and are looking for a quick and easy summer cocktail (which also lets you experiment with syrups and bitters) here’s my go-to experimental summery cocktail.
Mix all ingredients, except the bubbles, in a shaker or build in a highball glass. Mix/Shake. Top with bubbles.
Garnish. Straw. Drink.
Sometimes you’ll have to play with ratios to get the balance right. For example, if you’re using Brut Champagne vs. lemon-lime soda you might need more or less syrup to balance things out. Make a beverage than tweak it as desired.
Oh, by the way – here’s a funny bit from the article that made me laugh out loud.
To be clear: I’m not after the ultimate summer cocktail. We already have that and its called the daiquiri. I am looking for a single technique that can be called upon at a moments notice no matter what is on hand, and deployed to large groups of friends in the waning sunlight after a day spent outside. To start, I had to really think about what makes a great summer drink. Theyre refreshing, obviously, and they tend to have a smaller percentage of alcohol than more robust cocktails, since day-drinking in the sun often just leads to naps.
Please check out the whole article at Sloshed: How to Make the Perfect Summer Drink Out of Anything — Grub Street New York.
As the owner of The Boston Shaker cocktail shop in Davis Square, Adam Lantheaume was always interested in the swizzle. Continue
Thanks to Lisa and BostInno for the article and support! Here’s a snippet, but check out the whole article here.
While it may sound like a silly 1950’s dance move to the untrained drinker, the swizzle is actually a delicious drink, composed of rum, lime juice, crushed ice and sugar. To stir the concoctions, bartenders use a special device called a swizzle stick, which originates in the Caribbean and is often made from a swizzle tree. The problem? The wooden sticks are nearly impossible to find in the U.S.
via Stirred, Not Shaken: Local Cocktail Enthusiasts Bring the Caribbean SwizzleStik to Boston | BostInno.
Excellent article about Boston’s cocktail culture. Continue
We’re mentioned with some awesome company! Please read Devra’s whole article – it’s a great summary of Boston’s cocktail roots and scene.
Here’s a snippet.
This winter, four new establishments showcasing cocktails opened in the Boston area, all within the course of a few weeks: the Hawthorne, Brick & Mortar, Saloon, and backbar. They join the likes of Clio, Drink, Eastern Standard, the Franklin Cafe, Green Street, Rendezvous, and many other local businesses serious about cocktails. In Davis Square, you’ll find the Boston Shaker, a shop that sells nothing but cocktail paraphernalia; walk into a liquor store and you’re likely to find a dizzying array of specialty spirits.
Boston has become a hub for craft cocktails – those made with fresh, quality ingredients, often reviving recipes from decades and centuries past. It’s easy to forget that until fairly recently drinks were made with neon “sour mix’’ and a bottle of bitters was nearly impossible to come by – never mind versions made in small batches by a dozen companies, in flavors from celery to sriracha.
Check out the whole thing at The craft of mixing has made a unique Boston bar culture – The Boston Globe.
We’re participating in Midnight Madness for the 3rd year with a slew of other awesome Davis Square stores. Hope to see you! Continue
We’re participating in Midnight Madness for the 3rd year with a slew of other awesome Davis Square stores.
Hope to see you!
Between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight, shoppers will be able to visit such Davis Square favorites as Dave’s Fresh Pasta, Magpie, Artifaktori, Kickass Cupcakes, Davis Squared, When Pigs Fly, The Boston Shaker, Suneri Boutique, Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant and Music Club, Buffalo Exchange, Found, Comicazi, and Sunshine Lucy’s.