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The stirred cocktail strainer
Two strainers serve two different jobs. This one is for the mixing glass.
The Hawthorne strainer clips onto a shaker tin. The julep strainer sits inside a mixing glass. For stirred cocktails like Manhattans, Negronis, and martinis, the julep strainer is the traditional tool. Hold it in place with your index finger, tilt the glass, and the perforated bowl catches the ice while the drink pours cleanly into the glass below. It takes about ten seconds to learn. You will reach for it every time you stir.
Reviews
What Home Bartenders Are Saying
5.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews
"The Julep Strainer is the perfect complement to your Boston shaker. It perfectly strains the drink from the pint glass into whatever drinking glass you are using. It is also very easy to clean."
Jun 14, 2013
"Good stuff! Thanks Derrick for helping make the choice"
Nov 19, 2013
"Perfect for those stirred cocktails."
Apr 2, 2015
FAQ
Questions before you buy
What's the difference between a julep strainer and a Hawthorne strainer?
A Hawthorne strainer has a coiled spring and clips onto the outside of a shaker tin. A julep strainer has a perforated bowl and sits inside a mixing glass. Both strain cocktails — the julep strainer is the traditional choice for stirred drinks poured from a mixing glass.
Can I use this with a shaker tin?
You can, but it's not the ideal fit. The julep strainer is designed for mixing glasses. For shaker tins, a Hawthorne strainer seats and seals more reliably.
How do I hold it correctly?
Place the bowl of the strainer inside the mixing glass with the concave side facing you. Rest the handle along the outside of the glass and hold it in place with your index finger while you pour.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. Stainless steel construction means it's safe for the dishwasher, though hand washing keeps it looking sharp longer.
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