Drink Better: What Does Muddle Mean? - Thrillist

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MuddleBy SupercallPublished on June 29, 2016 at 2:13 PM

(v.) To press fresh ingredients against the base of a glass with a pestle called a muddler in order to gently extract essential oils or juices so the flavors mix with the alcohol. Common ingredients that call for muddling are mint, cucumber and citrus fruit.

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