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Using a Hawthorne strainer<\/span> is a major part of creating delicious cocktails. This awesome bar tool helps filter out ice and other solid ingredients from your mixed drinks, making sure that they are smooth and consistent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Today, we have some tips and techniques for making the perfect cocktails with your Hawthorne strainer, including how to use this super easy (and super important) bar tool. We will also provide recommendations for the best Hawthorne strainers<\/span> on the market and the benefits of investing in high-quality barware<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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What is a Hawthorne Strainer?<\/h2>\n

A Hawthorne strainer, also known as a cocktail strainer<\/span> or bar strainer<\/span>, is a tool used in cocktail-making to strain out ice and other solid ingredients from mixed drinks. They are typically made of stainless steel or other similar metals and are essential bar tools<\/span> for any home bartender who wants to make professional-quality cocktails.<\/p>\n

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How to Use a Hawthorne Strainer in 7 Steps<\/h2>\n

Filtering cocktails through this strainer is one of the most important parts of making drinks at home. Here\u2019s how to use the Hawthorne strainer:<\/p>\n

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  1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice and your cocktail ingredients.<\/li>\n
  2. After shaking or stirring your cocktail in its given receptacle, hold the Hawthorne strainer by the handle with one hand, and place it over the opening of the shaker or mixing glass with the coil facing down.<\/li>\n
  3. Use your other hand to hold the shaker or mixing glass securely, and tilt the container to allow the liquid to flow out into your cocktail glass.<\/li>\n
  4. Pour the liquid slowly through the strainer and into your serving glass, using a twisting motion to help catch any ice or solids that may be in the cocktail.<\/li>\n
  5. Continue to pour until all the liquid has been strained, and discard any debris caught in the strainer.<\/li>\n
  6. Once finished, remove the Hawthorne strainer from the shaker or mixing glass, and set it aside to be rinsed.<\/li>\n
  7. Serve and enjoy your perfectly-strained cocktail!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Practice makes perfect when using a Hawthorne strainer, and it may take a few tries to master the technique, but it really is pretty easy. With time, you\u2019ll get the hang of it and become a master at straining cocktails like a pro bartender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Preparing for Straining<\/h2>\n
    Before using a Hawthorne strainer<\/a>, it is important to prepare your cocktail properly. This includes shaking or stirring your ingredients with ice to chill and dilute them. Once you\u2019ve done this, you are ready to strain your cocktail through the strainer.<\/div>\n
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    Techniques for Perfect Cocktails with a Hawthorne Strainer<\/h2>\n

    There are a couple of techniques you can use to ensure that you create the perfect cocktail with a Hawthorne strainer.<\/p>\n