Muddle

To crush or mash ingredients with a muddler, traditionally a wooden rod with flattened end, or spoon. It crushes ingredients to release oils, such as mint, and flavors, as in citrus.

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A vibrant red cocktail garnished with grapes, set on a kitchen counter with a cocktail shaker and a sliced lemon in the background.

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Golden cornbread with a slice missing, baked in a cast iron skillet on a granite countertop, with kitchen utensils in the background.

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