Friday, May 8, 2009

Alessi Cocktails Shakers - From the Sublime to the Supreme

By Axel W.

Alessi shakers run the gamut from classic to contemporary. You may prefer simple, or your tastes may run to the superb designs of Baroque artists. But you can always find what you're looking for in the Alessi catalog.

The classic polished stainless steel (#870, in various sizes), designed by Mazzeri Carlo and Massoni Luigi, is plain. But the word "plain" here means anything but "boring". It means "plainly beautiful", "plainly elegant", or, in short, just plain supreme.

If the exotic is your preference, fear not. You are different and your selection of mixed drink implements should reflect that, like all your selections. Explore the distinctly different Alessi Chiringuito shaker.

There's more to this piece than an unusual name. This beautiful piece from the minds of Arad Ron and Gozzi Alberto will add a touch of the abstract to your home. Yet it is the perfect utilitarian object for its purpose. That combination is rare. Like you. Embrace it.

The Alessi 90021 is equally unusual, yet completely different from the Chiringuito shaker . It is more than just a number, though. Look closer and you'll see this one-of-a-kind work wasn't just stamped out on a press. Stave Sylvia's artistry ensured that it is as individual as those who select it.

The mirror-polished stainless steel body and functional spout offer superb practicality. Yet, this model is so lovely you'll never be tempted to hide it away in the bar. Display it proudly on the countertop where it is sure to become a topic of conversation as you enjoy your drink.

But what is a cocktail without a way to measure the ingredients? The simple L 865 will deceive you into believing it is just a tiny pair of cups glued back to back. Look closer and you'll see a device that has been raised to museum status. The 18/10 stainless steel ensures you of complete functionality. The highly polished exterior adds a shine to the decor while it does its job.

The Alessi Boston Shaker offers the same classic American style raised to a high art. You may see it as similar to versions from the 1950s when making a cocktail was considered an art. Yet a classic becomes that because it is up-to-the minute in any decade.

Now treat yourself to the complete package with the Il bar Alessi, containing the Boston cocktail shaker, a strainer, and a mixing rod. With an integrated designed by Sottsass Ettore, this is more than a cocktail mixing set. It is a multi-pronged sculpture that combines the best of American classic design with European sensibility. The elegance of treatment has even been extended to the box, where simplicity says it all.

Transform your cocktail mixing from a mundane exercise of combining ingredients into an elegant adventure. Peruse the whole line of Alessi shakers and utensils and you'll soon see for yourself just how to do that.

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