A muddler is a bartender's tool, used like a pestle to mashâÂÂor muddleâÂÂfruits, herbs and spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor.
The tool is shaped like a small baseball bat and must be long enough to touch the bottom of the glass being used. The bottom of a muddler may be textured, toothed, or smooth. Muddlers can be made from plastic, stainless steel, or wood.
Ingredients are muddled in the bottom of a glass before any liquids are added.
Cocktails that require the use of a muddler include: