Homestia Cocktail Barware Stainless Steel Conical Mesh Strainer 3.15"(Dia)*8.27"(L)

good quality, hard wearing

If you're making shaken cocktails at home and aren't double straining yet, this is one of the simplest upgrades you can make.Double straining is one of those small details that helps bridge the gap between a typical home bar and a good cocktail bar. Catching the tiny ice chips, citrus pulp, and other solids results in a cleaner presentation and a smoother drinking experience, especially for drinks served up.For anyone unfamiliar, the process is simple:* shake the cocktail as normal* pour through your Hawthorne strainer* pass it through a fine mesh strainer into the glassThe result is a noticeably cleaner cocktail with no floating ice shards or unwanted bits.As for this particular strainer, it does exactly what it should:* fine enough mesh for double straining* sturdy construction* easy to clean* comfortable size for cocktail useThe biggest surprise for me was realizing that spending more doesn't necessarily get you much more. I also own a small mesh strainer that came in a Cuisinart kitchen set, and honestly I struggle to tell the difference between the two when using them. The quality, fit, and finish are effectively the same for the task at hand.That's actually a compliment to this strainer.Sometimes cocktail gear gets marketed as if every tool needs to be a premium specialty item. In this case, this affordable version performs just as well as more expensive alternatives I've used.If you're building out a home bar, I'd consider a fine mesh strainer a must-have accessory right alongside:* a shaker* jigger* bar spoon* Hawthorne strainerFor the price, this is an easy recommendation and a great way to improve the quality of your cocktails without spending much money.

First use today. Works great for keeping coffee grounds out of my cup 😌

I purchased this to use as a vehicle to selectively dust food areas with fine dry herbs or sweet flavors, e.g. icing sugar or herbs. The cone shape does that very nicely.

Very good quality. Arrived undamaged. Had ordered something similar from another brand and returned it. This definitely a good purchase

I use this as a strainer for my coffee grounds. It works fantastic! Very good product and well made.