Features:

  • Durable stainless steel body effectively strains ice, fruit, and more from drinks for smooth cocktails
  • Soft, non-slip finger rest and comfortable handle allow for a comfortable, natural pour
  • Raised lip prevents liquids from dripping
  • Shorter handle allows for easy storage
  • Dishwasher safe
Well built, easy to use, and easy to clean

Pros: The body is made of a hefty gage steel, so it is not easily bent under normal use. The spring/coil is also made of durable steel and has retained it's shape nicely thus far, although I have only used it a half dozen times or so. The rubber grip on the top is nicely placed and feels comfortable to use for someone with average sized hands like myself. I have also found it is relatively easy to clean, as the spring slides off the body and can be washed separately. Cons: I have seen springs on Hawthorne strainers that have a tighter pitch on the coils, which helps keep the smaller ice chips out of a drink. However, if you are really looking to get the small chips out of a drink a fine strainer is the way to go and not a Hawthorne strainer like this. It is also somewhat pricey for just a strainer, but ultimately if you are looking for something that will last this one is the way to go. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase and would recommend it. It is worth the price.

I'm a bartender and this is a great strainer.

I'm a bartender and this is a great strainer.. The design is perfectly engineered... I love using it. It's an easy to use strainer, especially when pouring spirits with mixes for more than one cocktail at a time... You also have to appreciate the stylish and a very professional look. It was definitely designed for the professional bartender, but an excellent tool to add to a home bar, too... My professional opinion is this. If you're in the market for a quality engineered strainer, this is the strainer to buy.

Once I used it, I got rid of my old one. Here’s why...

I initially didn’t want to buy this strainer. I’ve already got one, why do I need another? Well, it was a low cost add-on, so I threw it in, and I’m really glad I did. To begin with, I like OXO, for the most part. Had a minor issue with their dual-sided jigger, but they tried to make me happy, and I appreciate that. However, in this case, they built a perfect product. They’ve thought of everything! The size is a perfect fit for my mixing glass. You press the strainer into the glass and the spring sort of pops into place. There’s no annoying handle because you don’t need one. You can actually invert the mixing glas with strainer, and the strainer will hold because of the tension of the spring inside the glass. Impressive. Also, the finger rest on top is where your finger would naturally rest, so you actually do hold the thing in place while you pour because there’s no other. Comfortable place to put your finger. Brilliant! The moment I used this strainer, I packed my old one away. This is by far the best strainer I’ve used. Good job (again) OXO.

Perfect

This does the job, has a little rubber thumb-holder, is easy to clean and has that OXO-feeling about it; I love it. I used to shake everything, but I now follow etiquette and stir my Manhattans, every iteration, and therefore I need this to pour; it does what it should. The only drawback was me: I didn't really take in its circumference, so it was a bit big to fit over my one-cocktail shaker; I use my two-glass shaker and it fits perfectly. But that was my fault, not the gadget's. I can't speak to longevity, but there's very little which can go wrong. A safe buy!

Your Last Cocktail Strainer

This is THE one! Forget the cheap handle-style strainer that came in the bartenders kit from that department store. OXO has made life easier with this strainer. Super high quality, a coil that does not always want to shoot off and take someone's eye out, and a perfectly placed rubber pad to rest your finger while you pour out your masterpiece. Whether you make drinks professionally, or just at home, this is the strainer you want. Have had mine for years now, and plan on using it for years to come. Highly highly recommend!

If You're Shakin', You Want THIS Strainer!

Bought as a birthday present for my husband, this highly-recommended unit deserves to be highly-recommended. Well-made with good materials, this strainer seems durable and has an innovative comfy soft plastic thumb rest so it is less likely to slip away from you at an inopportune moment. It's a great price and miles above most of the flimsy ones I've considered in the past. Glad I did the research and bought this one! Fits this Schott-Zweisel shaker wonderfully: Schott Zwiesel Basic Bar Selection by Charles Schumann Boston Shaker, 28.7-Ounce

Ergonomic design

Ergonomic finger hold makes it easy to hold, strain and pour with one hand if needed. Fits snugly into the mixing glass (and coincidentally a wide mouthed water bottle for straining infused water). Very professional transaction.

Love oxo!

I have used this everyday for over a year as a full time bartender and it has held up great! No fading and the material is very good quality and thick. I love oxo products! Looks nice and is amazing quality.

All in all great strainer design

This is a great strainer, hands down. The design is different than normal, but it makes you wonder why they all aren't designed like this. It's a tad more expensive than some, but OXO makes great, usable products without fuss Pros: -Strains large and small objects well without getting clogged -Finger "holder" works remarkably well, and after the first use or two, you get used to it and wonder why all other strainers have that awkward handle -Fits well into basic shakers and glasses Cons: -I've gotten my finger covered in the cocktail a few times due to the placement, but not a big deal -I have a little larger than average female hands and could see a set of small hands having trouble using this one handed with a large shaker. This isn't a downside, though one may have to use two hands (I do occasionally out of habit and it's easy, just something to consider, though normal strainers would pose the same problem)

Cute & functional

Piece of beginners advice; don't press the strainer against the lip of tin. Liquids will spill out the sides making a mess and embarrassing you in front of all those thirsty drinkers. Just put it in top and hold it down.

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