The Boston Shaker

09/07/2023

Due to unfortunate circumstances beyond our control, The Boston Shaker has closed.

We want to thank each and every member of our loyal customers and savvy sippers for 15 GREAT years in Somerville!

Our journey as an independent business serving the local neighborhoods and cocktail communities across the nation has been an incredible one. We are thankful for all the opportunities we have had to share our knowledge, passion, and drinks with all of you.

Cheers! 🥂

07/17/2023

Join us over at Boston Harbor Distillery () for a two-hour (7:00-9:00pm) class exploring the core techniques of home cocktail making: shaking and stirring. We'll show you the right way to make two drinks: a Daiquiri and an Old Fashioned, and guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you leave the distillery with the confidence and skill to make your favorite drinks at home.

Tickets available at the link in our bio!

07/14/2023

Attention New England!

The Boston Shaker is teaming up with to host a special Craft Spirit Cocktail Class on Friday July 27th!

Let’s raise a glass in the beautiful Boston Harbor Distillery! Join us for a hands-on craft cocktail workshop focused on mastering the shaken & stirring techniques behind your favorite drinks!

Each recipe will utilize BHD’s small-batch local spirits & fresh ingredients!

All attendees receive a special discount and will learn to create and balance craft cocktails for the home bar!

Seating is limited, reserve your spot today!

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https://app.anyroad.com/tours/craft-cocktail-class-with-the-boston-shaker/s-3e0ca6c5

07/10/2023

It’s not rainy outside, it’s just tropical! When the weather takes a turn for the worse, let your creative drinks transport you somewhere summery. These seasonal ingredients are easy to use and make for fun, bright cocktails!

Find new bitters, syrups, and mixers to elevate your summer drinks at our shop or on www.THEBOSTONSHAKER.com! Our 15% off summer sale lasts through the end of the month, so ask a Cocktail Consultant in the shop or use the code ‘SUMMERSIPS’ online to save while you mix!

07/07/2023

Beat the heat this weekend with an easy tropical Mai Tai!

Perfect when strained over crushed ice, this classic tropical cooler is a staple in the home bar summer cocktail repertoire.

The East Tiki Mai Tai ()

2oz Jamaican (full-bodied Rum)
1/2oz orange 🍊 curaçao
1/2oz orgeat ()
3/4oz lime juice

Fill rocks glass with crushed ice and set aside. Adds all ingredients to a Boston Shaker. Add ice & whip or short shake for ~10 seconds. Strain over crushed ice. Garnish w/ lime wheel, inverted lime shell and/or mint sprigs.

Cheers! Have a wonderful weekend!

Enjoy 15% off storewide during our Summer Sale! Use discount code ‘summersips’ when shopping online or mention the sale in store.
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07/05/2023

Boston’s own Sam Lee from is on the cover of the newest issue of Imbibe Magazine!

Imbibe's 2023 Summer Drinks Issue just hit our shelves this week, and it’s filled with refreshing cocktails to keep you cool throughout the season. Get your copy today which includes the recipe for the Cicada, ’s savory take on the classic Mojito, and their Salted Cucumber/Wasabi syrup!

Also explore Mexican coffee, delve into the mystery of Uruguay Wine, and take a look at how cocktail hour benefits from a well-tended garden.

Imbibe Magazine is available in our shop and on our website, www.THEBOSTONSHAKER.com, along with dozens of cocktail books from our Libation Library! Nationwide shipping is available, plus free shipping on all orders over $99 through the end of July.

07/01/2023

The Summer Sale is here!
Online Discount code: summersips

Save 15% off all cocktail supplies storewide, all July long!

Let us help plan the pitcher or punch for the 4th of July! Try the newest & coolest seasonal mixers, restock on glassware, or discover a new cocktail recipe!

FREE priority shipping on orders over $99! Mention the Summer Sale in store to save 15% your entire order. Sales ends July 31st.

06/30/2023

Make a splash this summer and 4th of July with a craft cocktail or mocktail!

Try a summer Margarita with our favorite seasonal ingredients!

Prickly Pear & Spiced Mango Margarita

2oz Tequila (N/A )
3/4oz passion fruit syrup ( )
3/4oz lime juice
4-6 dashes grapefruthebitterhousewife)
Splash of Spiced Mango & passion fruit soda ()

Add all ingredients except soda to a Boston shaker. Add ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain over ice in an old fashioned glass. Top with tropical soda.

06/28/2023

This is the perfect season to pick up a copy of Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the Garden!

Somerville’s own Katie Stryjewski, a/k/a , brings us a book that covers the classics on the way to making you confident in modern craft cocktails and mocktails!

Filled with beautiful photos, this book also serves as a guide to pairing flavors and creating complementary garnishes for whatever you’re mixing up!

Find Cocktails, Mocktails, and Garnishes from the Garden on our shelves or online at www.THEBOSTONSHAKER.com! Nationwide shipping is available.

06/26/2023

Raw ingredients are where bitters begin! From calendula and chamomile to gentian, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, and beyond, this is a glimpse into the materials that make our favorite botanical cocktail additives. With roots stemming from medicinal tonics, you can even claim the health benefits of cocktail bitters!

Check out The Boston Shaker’s Bitters Bar and ingredient display next time you’re in the neighborhood, learn about the long history of this essential cocktail component (and former medicine!), and let our team of Cocktail Consultants show you how to elevate your cocktails, mocktails and other summer refreshments!

Bitters are one of many ingredient types available on our shelves and on our website, www.THEBOSTONSHAKER.com. Visit us in person or shop online to have your order shipped anywhere within the U.S.!

06/23/2023

Love the balance and structure a rinse of absinthe gives classic and contemporary cocktails? But don’t need a whole bottle of the green fairy?🧚‍♂️

Try the brand new Absinthe Bitters from & !

They’re perfect for customizing your Co**se Reviver #2 or Sazerac!

Made with wormwood, gentian & fennel, this revitalizing elixir will bring new life to your next cocktail or mocktail creation!

06/21/2023