Italy has produced many cocktail classics. Among the most famous is certainly the Negroni, a composition of Campari, red vermouth and gin, which has been enjoyed as an aperitif since the 1920s. So where should our cocktail shaker come from if not Italy? Like Campari, the shaker originated in the Milan area, where it is manufactured by a third-generation company that specializes in the production of cookware, cutlery and upscale restaurant equipment. Founded at the turn of the 20th century as a metalworking workshop, Mepra still processes mainly stainless steel. The parts of the cocktail shaker are also made of it, as can be seen at first glance from the highly polished surface on the outside. Practical detail: The integrated strainer lid holds back ice cubes and saves you the awkward handling of a separate bar strainer. Among bartenders* this variant of the cocktail shaker is known as "Cobbler Shaker".