Bar Strainer -
What Is It and How To Use It ?
If you have a Cobbler Shaker you most likely will not need these additional physical strainers, but read on to find out if it is something you need.
The Hawthorn Strainer is by far the most common type of cocktail strainer. It has a very unique look, with the wire "spring" that encircles the rim.
The rolled spring around the edge of the strainer does a fine job of keeping the ice in the shaker but still allowing some of the fruit pulp, and even some small shards of ice into the glass.
Hawthorn Strainers with typically have two or four prongs which stabilize it on the top of the shaker.
Both of these styles of strainers have a specific purpose.
When you are using Boston Shaker style of Cocktail Shaker, you will find that the Hawthorn Strainer fits very well in the metal half of the shaker, but it is usually a tight fit on the glass part.
The Julep strainer on the other hand is too small for the metal part of the shaker, but fits nicely inside the glass part.
Unlike the Hawthorn Strainer, the Julep Strainer doesn't fit across the top of the container, but instead fits gently within the glass at an angle, it takes a little bit of practice, but works quite well.
If you looking for a strainer, before you run off to spend your money on new bar strainer, you have to give eBay a visit! On eBay you'll find almost all the bar strainers and bar tools that has ever existed.
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