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Fine strainer (tea strainer)

A small mesh strainer used to catch small ice shards, pulp or herb fragments when double-straining.

What it's for: Removing fine ice shards and pulp when double-straining.

Don't have one?

A small kitchen tea strainer held over the glass works just as well.

Improves texture noticeably on shaken, egg-white or muddled drinks; less noticeable on stirred, clear drinks.

Buying guidance

A fine mesh with a sturdy handle and a rim that rests securely on the glass is easiest to use one-handed.

Cocktails that use this

A Daiquiri in a chilled coupe glass with a lime wheelPhoto by Dextar Studio ™ on Pexels

Daiquiri

White rum, lime and sugar, shaken cold and strained up — three ingredients with nowhere to hide.

sourrefreshingstrong
easy5 minrum
An Espresso Martini in a coupe glass with three coffee beans floating on the foamPhoto by Marilena Baltzaki on Pexels

Espresso Martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso, shaken hard for a cold, foam-capped jolt.

strongbittersweet
medium7 minvodka
A Pornstar Martini in a coupe glass with a passion fruit half and a shot of sparkling wine alongside

Pornstar Martini

Vodka and passion fruit shaken bright and fruity, served with a chilled shot of sparkling wine on the side.

fruitysweettropical
medium7 minvodka
A Whiskey Sour in a rocks glass with a silky white foam and a lemon wheelPhoto by Nasim Didar on Pexels

Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, lemon and sugar, shaken with egg white for a silky foam — the original template for every 'sour'.

soursweetstrong
medium5 minwhisky
A pink Cosmopolitan in a coupe glass with an orange peel garnishPhoto by Marcelo Verfe on Pexels

Cosmopolitan

Citron vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime, shaken pink and served up — sharp, bright and unapologetically 90s.

sourfruitystrong
easy5 minvodka
A Corpse Reviver No. 2 in a chilled coupe glass with a lemon twistPhoto by Dextar Studio ™ on Pexels

Corpse Reviver No. 2

Gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc and lemon juice in an absinthe-rinsed glass — a sharp, citrus-forward classic.

sourdryherbal
advanced6 mingin

Bee's Knees

Gin, honey syrup and lemon juice shaken bright and citrus-forward — a Prohibition-era classic.

soursweetherbal
easy4 mingin
A Last Word cocktail in a coupe glass, pale green and clear

Last Word

Equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lime — a Prohibition-era puzzle that somehow balances four loud ingredients perfectly.

herbalsourstrong
medium5 mingin

Recipes that suggest it as an alternative

A pale pink Clover Club in a coupe glass with a frothy top and raspberries on a pickPhoto by long zhang on Pexels

Clover Club

Gin, lemon, raspberry and egg white, shaken to a pale pink froth — a pre-Prohibition classic.

sourfruitycreamy
medium6 mingin