A cocktail strainer is a must-have tool for any home bartender. There are a few different types of cocktail strainers, but the most common is the basic mesh strainer.

To use a mesh strainer, hold it over the glass or container you are straining into and pour the drink slowly and steadily over the strainer. The mesh will catch the larger chunks and the drink will flow through the holes and into the glass.

If you are using a Hawthorne …