When you’re shaking or stirring a cocktail, there’s always a chance that ice or other ingredients will escape the glass and end up in your drink. A strainer cocktail is the perfect way to avoid this.

There are a few different types of strainers available, but the most common is the Hawthorne strainer. This is a U-shaped device with a metal mesh filter on one end.

To use a Hawthorne strainer, first place it over the top of the glass. …