If you love to make cocktails at home, you may be wondering if you need a cocktail shaker. The answer is, it depends.

If you only make simple cocktails like vodka sodas or gin and tonics, you may not need a cocktail shaker. However, if you like to make more complex cocktails with multiple ingredients, a cocktail shaker is a must-have tool.

Cocktail shakers come in two varieties: the Boston shaker and the cobbler shaker. The Boston shaker is a …