COCKTAIL ZERO% BAR MANUAL ALEMBIC TOOLS OF THE TRADE COCKTAIL TOOLS Also known as a bar strainer, a cocktail strainer is used to remove solid materials from the liquid. It’s typically used after a drink has been stirred or shaken to remove fruit, ice, or other solid materials that the bartender doesn’t want in the final cocktail. There are two basic types of cocktail strainers: MIXING GLASS Used to mix up cocktails before pouring them into your customer’s glass, this cut-crystal, beakershaped mixing glass with straight sides, a hefty base, and a spout is a great addition to any bar. Not only is it pretty, but it’s also sturdier than a pint glass and it holds a chill longer. Plus, your customers will be able to watch their drink being made. HAWTHORNE STRAINER This bar tool is composed of a disc, a handle, two (or more) stabilizing prongs, and a metal spring. This metal bar accessory is used to remove ice and other solid ingredients (such as muddled fruit) from a cocktail as you pour it into a glass. When in use, the metal spring will fit inside the mixing tin, helping to filter out ice and other solid ingredients so the rim of the strainer doesn’t need to touch the rim of the mixing tin. JULEP STRAINER The Julep Strainer consists of a perforated bowl-shaped cup with a handle. This tool was originally used to serve Mint Juleps before the drinking straw became popular. The bartender would serve the Julep with the strainer placed over it so the drinker wouldn’t get a face full of ice and mint. Now, this strainer is used for making cocktails. It generally fits into a pint glass better than a Hawthorne Strainer so it’s best used when you’re straining from a pint glass. FINE-MESH STRAINER When you need a little extra help, the fine mesh strainer is great for filtering out bits of fruit, small pieces of ice and other solid materials that can sometimes sneak past other strainers. This tool comes in a variety of sizes. When in use, it’s usually held right beneath the first strainer.
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