Barfly Heavy Duty Spring Bar Strainer, Gun Metal Black

The size of the product was not clear from the description when I purchased mine (early 2020). I wanted to be cool like Greg from How to Drink, but this julep spoon is too small to use one-handed with my glass cocktail mixer. I can make it work using 2 hands, but a properly sized julep spoon would wedge into the cocktail mixer for one-handed use. That would allow me to steady the cocktail glass with my other hand to help avoid spillage.

Bought this after hearing bad things about Cocktail Kingdom and their service. Glad I did because its a very hefty, solid hawthorne strainer that looks like its going to last forever. The availability of spare springs is great too.Glad I saw this on The Educated Barfly. I only wish that I could have gotten the stainless version instead of the copper. I dont really know how durable the coating/finish is and I dont really want it getting in drinks. Still a stellar product though.

I debated on getting one that was either smaller or larger but I am so glad I selected this particular size. It is great for home use for whether you're doing whether a small whiskey glass or Margarita type glasses this is perfect.

I got the gold one. Quality is immediately recognizable, as it's a bit thicker than the bargain versions, and the springs are tighter together meaning that they will capture more ice chips, pulp, etc. Fits onto a mixing glass with a satisfying "thwap", and you can pour confidently knowing it will stay put. It's going to cost you more than a cheap one, but if you've got the money and are serious about your mixology hobby, i think you will really be happy. Range of colour choices is great too.

Lots of Hawthorne strainers have wire springs so loose you could pass your finger through it easily. That completely defeats the purpose of a strainer. Not this one - the spring is dense and tight and it filters drinks very well. Fits a standard mixing glass snugly and can obviously fit anything wider as well (eg a mixing tin).

Bought a fancy copper scalloped julep strainer to use with my Barfly mixing glass. While it appears to be well made, it's too small for use. It doesn't wedge itself in place and seems like it would let plenty of ice out around the edges.It is, however, the right size for a pint glass or even a small Boston shaker tin. So if you're stirring in one of those, this should work fine. But not for a full size mixing glass.

Love this item I have wanted one for years. I cannot believe I waited this long. When I make my cosmopolitans it allows the sheath of ice to be on top of the drink. This is very well-made very sturdy.

I purchased this to help with clearing crystals and rocks. Works for the desired purchase

Feels sturdy, good quality thick steel. Looks great, works perfectly so far. Impressed with this and the Barfly cocktail shaker, for the price. I had a cheaper combo before, and it really feels inferior in comparison to this one now

A little awkward to use,as there are no tongues to rest on the edge of the shaker.i think the other one in the barfly range is better.

Very well made.lots of coils on the spring.easy close of the gate,allround first class item

very disappointed its the size of a large spoon, which isnt made clear in the description

Tightly wound spring, excellent gate action. Great strainer.