Cocktail Strainers

Cocktail Strainers for the Home Bar

Looking for the perfect gift to give the home mixologist? Consider a cocktail strainer to make drink mixing a breeze. Drink strainers are used to remove ice and other muddled mix-ins like fruit, herbs and flowers while transferring your signature cocktails and mocktails into a glass. Continue reading to learn more about the various types of cocktail strainers and how to use them in your home.

Different Types of Cocktail Strainers

There are several types of cocktail strainers, each designed for specific purposes. The Hawthorne strainer is a sleek and versatile bar tool with a flat, perforated metal disk and coiled spring. This strainer is designed to fit snugly over the mouth of your mixing glass or shaker, ensuring a seamless pour while effortlessly straining out ice and solid ingredients. Alternatively, a Julep strainer is a perforated metal spoon-shaped utensil with a flat bowl, excellent for straining stirred cocktails in a mixing glass. Finally, a fine-mesh strainer is a conical strainer boasting a fine mesh bowl, strategically designed to sift out minuscule particles like citrus pulp and seeds from your libations. Opt for a cocktail strainer that suits your needs—a Hawthorne strainer is a versatile option for shaken or mixed drinks while a Julep strainer is ideal for stirred cocktails. For those looking for precision in their bartending process, a fine-mesh strainer will efficiently sift solids from liquids for a clear drink. What’s more? Many cocktail shakers offer a cocktail shaker with a strainer set for an all-in-one tool. Choose a bar strainer made from a durable material such as stainless steel that matches the rest of your bar tool set including a muddler, jigger and shaker. During dinner and cocktail parties, adorn a bar cart for guests with your choice of drinking glasses and accessories next to your bar strainer and bar tools. Add an ice bucket, ice tongs and glassware to complete the look with your cocktail strainer.