By Jonas Halpren of Drink of the Week

I’ve always been a skeptic of automatic drink makers, but shaken or stirred the Waring Pro Electric Martini Maker makes the perfect martini every time. Simply add vodka/gin, a bit of dry vermouth and ice to the 20-oz. stainless-steel cocktail shaker (the cap doubles as a 1-oz. jigger) hit the on switch (which is touch pad in the shape of an olive that lights up green), press “shake” or “stir,” and your done. All that is left to do is strain the martini into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy!

What like best about the Waring Pro Electric Martini Maker is using it for parties. The number one thing I hate about throwing a cocktail party is being stuck behind the bar. Why have a party if you are going to work the whole time? I throw parties so I can interact with my guests, and this product is so easy to use that I can. Now each guest can make their own martini quickly and easily, just the was they like. True nirvana for the host.

The Waring Pro Electric Martini Maker retails for around $100 and comes complete with a 20-oz. cocktail shaker, attached strained, 1-oz. jigger cap and a cloth to keep the stainless all shiny. Makes a great gift for the cocktail connoisseur who has it all.

Product Page: Waring Pro WM007 Professional Electric Martini Maker