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Here's a recipe for great margaritas.

2 parts Jose Cuervo margarita mix
1 part tequila
wedge of lime
salt

That's all you need to know.

Blender optional (I prefer shaken, on the rocks, myself).

Tequila, fresh squeezed limejuice, Triple Sec (or Cointreau) – Find your own balance but a good start is 6-3-2. Shake well with ice, strain and serve up or on the rocks.

adobo. To die for.

Adobo margaritas yum.

As long as we are talking cocktails at noon, has anyone tried the Spicy Dirty Martini at The Intercontinental Hotel bar? I would love to know the recipe! I know that Absolut Peppar is involved.

I would, of course, love the one that costs over $300.

As someone who has bar-tended before I can only recommend the following:

1. A Boston style shaker

OR

2. The most simple stainless capped shaker you can find.

All the rest will simply waste your time and your booze.

Margarita: 2 parts tequila, 1 part Grand Marnier, 1 part lime juice. Shake with ice, serve on the rocks.

I'm with Max on this one - a Boston shaker is the practical way to go for making drinks.

Out of these 10, the only one I really like is the Bauhaus shaker. I would take a vintage silver plated one in a classic style over any of these.

I like double wall stainless steel construction shaker to avoid the condensation problem. If you often entertain groups of 10 friends or more, get two shakers to fully enjoy your party.