Vintage Barfly M37026VN Cocktail Strainer - One Size Review

When I received this cocktail strainer, I was immediately impressed by the thickness of the steel and the tightness of the spring coils. I had a smaller, cheaper strainer, and this one is MUCH better. The spring coil removes all bits of ice from a shaker to deliver a clear martini or Manhattan or whatever. The sturdy, heavy-duty stainless base doesn't flex at all when you push it against the shaker mouth. This is quality all the way.-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

I ordered this after I got sick of using a fine mesh strainer alongside my crummy free hawthorne strainer to keep out ice chips. To my delight, this does a very good job at keeping out those pesky small ice chips without having to whip out extra equipment!Just for that I think the cleaning process is justified. It's relatively easy to just pull off the spring and wash it separately, just don't lose the spring. I have ordered a second spring from barfly to double up on this strainer, which is…

Used this julip strainer for over a year. Dropped it once and it broke. If not for that, it wad a great strainer but can't recommend because of the durability issue.

Felt cheap, material is thin and seam where the handle was riveted on looks like it will fall apart quickly. Return was easy.

You're not going to get a better strainer than this. The spring is much tighter than similar strainers. The frame is heavy and has a quality feel.Because the spring is so tight, getting it off to clean is a bit more of a pain than other strainers, but it's worth the extra effort.

This strainer is fantastic for the price. The spring-strainer is coiled tight but is smooth and easy to open and close the mouth. It's really good at a really good price.

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 made the mistake of ordering their other model without the 4 dog ears. Man that thing was so frustrating to use. This model with the dog ears clings tight to the top of my glass or shaker for ease of use.

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.

This strainer is what every wannabe bartender should have. Many of the mixed drinks, especially those that look like they came out of Rick's Cafe American (and that era of night spots that had cloth tablecloths over little tables with a lamp or candle) In making Grasshoppers, you need to get the creme de cacao, creme de mint, and real cream, ice cold. Add 1-1-1 in a jigger of copped ice, shake, and then strain the green liquid into a martini glass. The copper plated strainer stands out in a…

I paid up for this brand due to its durability and was not disappointed. That's my feedback! Also like that the spring is replaceable.

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 got this for the kitchen, not a bar. I’ve been getting into juicing and smoothies lately and occasionally find rough bits kn my concoctions. It’s probably a case of not running the blender long enough, but I thought I would try running my juices and smoothies through this strainer. Although it means transferring them to another container that the strainer will fit, it’s kind of fun (if I’m in the right mood). You control the fineness of the strain, if that’s the right way to phrase it, by how