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] The tool is shaped like a small baseball bat and must be long enough to touch the bottom of the glass being used.

[2] Muddlers can be made from plastic, stainless steel, or wood.

[1] Ingredients are muddled in the bottom of a glass before any liquids are added.

[2] Cocktails that require the use of a muddler include: This bartending-related article is a stub.