strainer

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Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

This method works with anything with holes, such as a straw hat, a strainer, a cheese grater or even a perforated spoon.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024

In a kitchen blender, puree the watermelon well, and strain through a fine mesh strainer.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

I poured the cooked hot chocolate mixture through the strainer and into the bowl.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence