The Birdy Mixing Tin is said to be the "World's first mixing tin using proprietary polishing technology that helps to maximize the chilling of the drink and regulate the dilution of the ice." This is certainly a very elegant tin in which to stir a cocktail.

This comes in two sizes; a 540ml (18oz) stainless steel tin, a similar shape and size to the small tin of a two-piece shaker set but with a lip to ease pouring. Its small size makes it suited to only stirring one cocktail at a time. And a 800ml (27oz) version which generously allows two cocktails.

Made from 18-8 Stainless Steel with 3% copper which apparently "helps spirits open up to release deeper complexity."

This mixing tin is micro-polished by hand and it is claimed this "creates the ideal smoothness for producing the maximum quantity of fine air bubbles. This not only helps to aerate your spirits in the process of stirring, but it also creates a better mouthfeel."

This mixing tin forms part of the Birdy barware range, inspired by Japanese design and created by Erik Lorincz, former head bartender at The American Bar at London's Savoy Hotel and presently the co-owner of cocktail bar Kwānt, also in London.