How to Muddle Instructions
Learn how to muddle fresh herbs and fruit for homemade cocktails. This video will bring new meaning to BYOB—Be Your Own Bartender!
Ingredients
- mortar and pestle
- herbs and fruit
Instructions
- Place herb leaves or fruit in a mortar and use the pestle to press gently down on them. You are trying to release the oils, not demolish them. When you can smell a fresh aroma, they’re muddled.
- Add freshly muddled herbs or fruit to a cocktail or recipe and enjoy!
Notes
If you do not own a mortar and pestle, simply use a bowl and a wooden spoon!