4 Prong Hawthorne Strainer

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The Hawthorne strainer is the standard for shaken cocktails. Four prongs lock it onto the shaker tin, the coiled spring catches ice and pulp, and the rolled edge gives you precise control over your pour.

Four-Prong Fit

Four prongs grip the rim of standard shaker tins securely so the strainer stays put during a fast pour without needing to be held in place.

Coiled Spring Filtration

The tight coil catches ice shards, fruit pulp, and herb fragments so they stay in the tin and out of the glass.

Rolled Edge For Controlled Pouring

The rolled lip lets you open or close the pour by adjusting your grip, giving you a wide stream or a precise trickle depending on what the drink needs.

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The tool behind the pour

Every shaken cocktail ends with a strainer.

The Hawthorne is named after the Hawthorne Café in Boston and has been the dominant strainer style behind professional bars for over a century. The coiled spring design solves a specific problem: after shaking, the tin contains not just your cocktail but also broken ice, citrus pulp, egg white fragments, and herb pieces. The spring filters all of it in one smooth motion. The four-prong design replaced earlier two-prong versions because it seats more securely on the widened mouth of a cocktail shaker tin, which is why it became the professional standard.

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FAQ

Questions before you buy

What is the difference between a Hawthorne and a julep strainer?

The Hawthorne strainer is used with shaker tins and is the right tool for shaken drinks. The julep strainer is a perforated spoon-shaped strainer designed for use with a mixing glass when straining stirred cocktails. Both have a place behind a complete bar.

Does the spring come off for cleaning?

Yes. The coil detaches from the strainer plate so you can clean both pieces thoroughly. Remove the spring, rinse both parts under warm water, and reattach before use.

Will this fit my shaker tin?

The 4-prong Hawthorne is sized for standard cocktail shaker tins, including the 18 oz and 28 oz weighted tins. It seats on the rolled rim of the tin and locks in place with the prongs.

Do I need to double strain?

For most drinks, no. The coil handles standard filtration. For very fine filtration — egg white cocktails, drinks with muddled herbs, or anything you want silky smooth — pour through the Hawthorne and a fine mesh strainer at the same time. This is called a double or fine strain.

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