Skull cocktail strainer, stainless steel

£11.50

A fully functional Hawthorne strainer with a skull worked into the plate and handle. Strains exactly like a standard round Hawthorne, with a distinctive look.

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SKU: STR-007 Category: Strainers

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Description

Functionally, this is a standard Hawthorne strainer — a coiled spring seals against the rim of a shaker tin or mixing glass in the usual way — with a skull worked into the shape of the plate and handle instead of a plain disc. It catches ice the same way a round Hawthorne does and is used the same way: hold it against the tin, control the spring with your finger, and pour.

Buy this one for the look rather than any performance advantage — a plain round Hawthorne strains exactly as well and costs less. It suits a themed home bar, a gift for someone who'll appreciate it, or simply a personal taste for something more distinctive on the bar top. The detailing does mean slightly more nooks for liquid and small bits of fruit to sit in than a flat disc has, so give it a proper rinse after use rather than a quick one.

Specification

Material	Stainless steel
Design	Hawthorne-style coiled spring, skull-shaped plate and handle
Use	With a shaker tin or mixing glass
Style	Decorative/novelty
Dishwasher safe	Yes, rinse detailing thoroughly after use

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Questions about this product

Does the skull shape affect how well it strains?

No. It works the same as a standard round Hawthorne strainer u2014 the coiled spring around the edge is what does the straining, and that's unchanged. The skull detailing is on the plate and handle for looks only. The one small practical note is that the detailing has more nooks for liquid and fruit debris to sit in than a flat disc, so rinse it thoroughly after use rather than giving it a quick pass.

Is this a serious bar tool or just a novelty item?

Both, really. It's a fully functional Hawthorne strainer that will strain a drink perfectly well, night after night, not a decoration that merely happens to look like one. But the honest reason to choose it over a plain round Hawthorne is the look rather than the performance u2014 if straining ability is genuinely all you care about, a standard round Hawthorne does exactly the same job for a lower price and is simpler to replace later.