This strainer is designed to strain cocktails in two positions: with an “open gate” for non-sediment cocktails, and with a “closed gate” for cocktails with small elements that are unwanted for the final cocktail such as herbs or citrus. When used in combination with our boston shaking tins, it sits solidly on its handle in the “open gate” position, taking the guess work out of the straining gap. To close the gate, simply bump the handle down to compress the coil. A simple yet effective design for the perfect cocktail. Pair with a shaker for the perfect bar gift.