Cocktail Shaker: Ice Melting Explained

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of ice melting faster in a metal cocktail shaker compared to a plastic bottle. The key factor identified is the superior thermal conductivity of metal, which allows heat transfer to occur more efficiently, resulting in quicker melting of ice. Participants confirm that the material of the shaker significantly influences the rate of ice melting, with metal being the optimal choice for this purpose.

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I used a cocktail shaker once in one of my friends' shop.

It seems that ice blocks melt faster when shaken in a cocktail shaker (the shiny, metallic one) than in a regular plastic bottle.

Why is this? is it just because the different material of the two bottles?
Does a cocktail shaker has a special part (the cap, maybe) that allows a faster melting of ice?

Thanks!
 
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Well metal is a better conductor of heat than plastic so what ever the temperature of the room the ice will melt faster in the metal shaker.
 

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