Copper Julep Strainer

A julep strainer is a bar tool used for straining spirit-forward cocktails. It's a perforated spoon-shaped strainer that fits inside a mixing glass or shaker tin. Its purpose is to strain out solid ingredients and ice when pouring the cocktail into a serving glass, ensuring a smooth and well-filtered drink.

A julep strainer, like Hawthorne and fine strainers, is used for cocktail straining. The key difference is in their design and purpose. Julep strainers are perforated spoons for spirit-forward cocktails; Hawthorne strainers feature a coiled spring for shaken cocktails, while fine mesh strainers have a tight mesh screen for finer filtration.

Technically, yes, it can, However, it's designed with perforated holes that can allow more pulp, fruit, or herb through in a shaken cocktail. Also, some julep strainers won't fit a shaker tin. Our julep strainer, however, is designed to fit both our mixing glass and Boston shaker.

A julep strainer is positioned inside a mixing glass or shaker tin by resting its concave side against the rim. The handle of the strainer extends diagonally across the opening, allowing the liquid to be poured while the strainer holds back the solid ingredients and ice, ensuring a clean and controlled pour.

Yes, it can strain out ice chips but may allow some fruit pulp through its perforated holes. That is why it is typically used with stirred, spirit-forward cocktails that do not contain muddled ingredients or fruit juice.

Ours are! Like our other stainless steel bar tools, you can throw them in the dishwasher after use to make clean up much easier.

They can, but because they have more perforated holes than other strainers, they may let solid ingredients into your drink. A julep strainer is designed for straining spirit-forward, stirred cocktails that do not contain muddled ingredients, fruit juice, etc. If you want to strain tea or juice, we recommend a Hawthorne and/or fine strainer.