HIC Stainless Steel Bar Muddler Item Number 48035 HIC Bar's Muddler mashes and crushes fruits, spices and herbs to infuse flavors, aromas and essential oils into favorite beverages Made from stainless steel and polypropylene; rounded handle for a comfortable grip Textured end extrudes juice from firmer fruit, like cherries and citrus, and gently muddles delicate ingredients, like mint and herbs Muddle minty Mojitos and Juleps, sugarcane syrup for Caipirinhas, bitters and a sugar cube for Old Fashioneds, limes for Sazeracs Fully sealed design is liquid tight; dishwasher safe for easy cleanup It will quickly become a go-to bar accessories. Perfect for the occasional sipper of summer cocktails or the year-round mixologist. Compact enough to store with other bar supplies. Simply place ingredients to be muddled in the bottom of a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker. A glass that's too thin could break. Hold the muddler by the handle and press down lightly, giving the ingredients a few gentle twists until juices run from the fruit or the air takes on an herby aroma, depending on the ingredients. Over-muddling herbs can cause cocktails to taste bitter or 'grassy'.