OXO SteeL Cocktail Strainer

I've had good experiences with OXO kitchen tools, and this is no exception. This strainer works well, fits my mixing glass perfectly, and is easy to clean. The spring is durable and thicker than many cheaper strainers.

This hawthorne strainer by OXO is a wonderful piece of gear that every home bartender should own. The rubberized finger grip prevents slipping, even when things get sloshed with sugary booze, and the handle is compact and out of the way. After seeing this design, a long-handled strainer doesn't make sense.

This is a great strainer, which isn't too surprising since I've never had a poor product from oxo.I've gotten into cocktail-making during the pandemic and have had fun with it, using make-do kitchen items. After my sister bought me a stirring glass and a Boston shaker for my birthday, I figured I could use an appropriate strainer. This one was perfect for me. It fits both the shaker tin and the glass, so no need for a second julep strainer. It's easy to hold in place, holds back the ice, and catches much of the other stuff, like stray bits of lemon pulp. (To really get out every last tiny ice chip or bit of lemon, you still need a fine mesh strainer, as is to be expected.) I like the comfortable black oxo grippy thing, which is in the perfect spot. I like that it had a short handle that doesn't get in the way. The strainer is lightweight but doesn't feel at all cheap or too thin.Great quality, good price, this hawthorn strainer is a useful addition for your home bar tools.

Nice strainer, well made

I love that this strainer is exactly what it’s supposed to be. It is lightweight but sturdy. I have had compliments from other bartenders that think it works great. It’s not too flashy, but it doesn’t leak or cause any issues. I also have not had the wire fall off on me yet. I’m a big fan. If anything, I might drill a hole in the handle someday so that I can hang it in the bar on a hook.

Fits overs the mouth of a cocktail mixing pitcher or a glass and serves its purpose. A little high priced for what it is.

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 fussPros:-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 glassesCons:-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)

Nice fit on mixing glasses and shaker tins. Doesn't have the awkward, annoying handle. Perfect addition to my bar supplies.