This article is about the bartender's tool. For the Moomin character, see The Muddler. For the fly fishing lure, see Muddler Minnow.
A wooden muddler
A muddler is a bartender's tool, used like a pestle to mash—or muddle—fruits, herbs and spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor.[1][2]
Description
The tool is shaped like a small baseball bat and must be long enough to touch the bottom of the glass being used.[2] The bottom of a muddler may be textured, toothed, or smooth.[2] Muddlers can be made from plastic, stainless steel, or wood.[1]
Use
Ingredients are muddled in the bottom of a glass before any liquids are added.[2]
Cocktails that require the use of a muddler include:
