The term "Strained" means:

The term "Strained" means:

• A. To drain the liquid out of a shaker tin
• B. To chill the glass before serving
• C. To pour liquid through a strainer into a glass
• D. To shake the shaker vigorously

Answer: (A)

Strained describes the act of pouring the drink through a strainer into a glass, so the liquid passes through while ice and any solid bits stay behind in the shaker or mixing vessel. This step is done after shaking or stirring to create a clean, smooth drink in the serving glass. It’s not about chilling the glass, nor about the shaking itself, and it isn’t simply about draining the shaker without catching solids. Using a strainer (often a Hawthorne or a fine-mesh) ensures you remove ice and any pulp or bits, giving the drink a better texture and appearance.

Strained describes the act of pouring the drink through a strainer into a glass, so the liquid passes through while ice and any solid bits stay behind in the shaker or mixing vessel. This step is done after shaking or stirring to create a clean, smooth drink in the serving glass. It’s not about chilling the glass, nor about the shaking itself, and it isn’t simply about draining the shaker without catching solids. Using a strainer (often a Hawthorne or a fine-mesh) ensures you remove ice and any pulp or bits, giving the drink a better texture and appearance.