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How To Use A Muddler and Giveaway

November 10, 2014   |   23 Comments


I recently had the opportunity to review the BTipsy Cocktail Muddler. Muddlers are most commonly known to be used for mashing mint leaves at the bottom of a glass to release the flavor. The most popular beverages that require the use of a muddler would be a Mojito and a Mint Julep. Muddling means to combine ingredients by crushing or mashing them at the bottom of a glass, before most of the liquid ingredients are added. The BTipsy Muddler is made out of the strongest material available and will not break when muddling. This bar tool muddler will not peel or rust and is easy to clean! Once finished using the BTipsy Muddler, it’s very easy to clean it by hand or just placing it inside the dishwasher since this Cocktail Muddler is DISHWASHER SAFE. 

muddlerDisclosure: I have received complimentary product through Tomoson for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Please note that this website contains affiliate product links through Amazon.com.

 I use a muddler, but I have never actually used one for either a Mojito or a Mint Julep. In fact, I can’t even recall using mine for cocktails at all. Here are the various ways I use my muddler:

Fitness Water – I was introduced to this idea from my Pilates studio. They always have a pitcher of water infused with fresh herbs and fruit. The most common blend I make is lemon and parsley. First I muddle a few sprigs of parsley, then add some thin slices of lemon, chopped. I muddle them together, then fill the glass with water. I let it sit while I exercise, then drink it post workout. 

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Honey-Basil Iced Tea – I often sip green tea throughout the day. One thing I enjoy is muddling fresh basil with a drizzle of raw honey. Then I fill the glass with cold brewed green tea. Its so refreshing and it reminds me a little of Starbucks Iced Green Tea, which is one of my favorites!

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 Minted Lemonade – Muddle some fresh mint leaves and add them to some lemonade or limeade, with a couple of slices of lemons or limes.

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 Other uses for a BTipsy Muddler:

  • Muddle Fresh Berries in your water, tea or lemonade for added flavor.
  • Mashing Avocado
  • Crushing Garlic
  • Muddle Fresh Oregano, Garlic and Olive Oil to top your garlic bread.
  • Muddling Ginger & Lemon for this Sinus Blaster Home Remedy
  • Crush Peppercorns when creating a dry rub
  • Making a Poultice 
  • Crush Flax Seeds when adding to food
  • Crush Fennel Seeds & add to hot water to create a soothing tea for an upset stomach 

You can purchase the BTipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler here on Amazon: 

Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool – Premium Quality Stainless Steel Drink Muddler of 304 Grade

I am pleased to announce that BTipsy is giving away a Muddler to one lucky reader!

Simply follow the steps below and enter to win! 

*This giveaway is only open to US residents.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Filed Under: beverages, food prep, Happy Hour, health

Comments

  1. Sandy Lasher says

    November 10, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    I would give it to my sister-in-law for christmas, she loves to make drinks!

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  2. christine says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:00 am

    I would use it mostly for crushing spices for rubs

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  3. Mary says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:50 am

    I have always wanted a muddler. I would love it for my morning lemon water!

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  4. Kelly - A Side of Sweet says

    November 11, 2014 at 7:28 am

    This muddler is the fanciest thing I’ve ever seen! I’m still using a wooden one! 🙂

    Stopped by via SITSblogging!
    xx, Kelly
    http://asideofsweet.com

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  5. Melanie says

    November 11, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I would use it to make this recipe!

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  6. Evelyn @ My Turn for us says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:07 am

    I would use the awesome muddler for Mojitos!!

    Thanks for offering this great giveaway!!

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  7. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks for the tips!

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  8. Kim @ 2justByou says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’m not a big drinker, so I had no idea what a muddler was! Thanks for sharing. Pretty cool. =0)

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  9. Michelle says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Oh, fitness water all the way! Or maybe mid-day mint tea 🙂

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  10. Christine says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Hi everyone. I thank you for your comments! Just wondering if you have gone through Rafflecopter for entries into the giveaway? The number of entries hasn’t increased this afternoon, but the comments have. If you want to win, you need to enter! Thanks!!!

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  11. Tina W says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I would use it for crushing up the pomegranate arils in the mason jar when I make flavored vodka.

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    • Christine says

      November 12, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Great idea. Just yesterday I saw some in the store and thought I could use the muddler to crush them for a homemade salad dressing too!

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  12. Becky says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I love the idea of the fitness water and teas! I would ask use it for mojitos 😉

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  13. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I would definitely use this for avocados! My family eats them like crazy!

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    • Christine says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Its great for avocados. I never liked using a spoon to mash them. I always make such a mess.

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  14. Jennifer says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I would use a muddler to mash avocados since I like to make homemade guacamole!

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  15. Emily says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    looks handy to have around!! I’ve not used one before!

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  16. Wendy Chen says

    November 13, 2014 at 8:30 am

    I don’t have one and I would use it for when I make Mojito, one of my fav drinks.

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  17. Rachael says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I never considered these options before!!!

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    • Christine says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      I love gadgets that have more than one use, so I’m always looking in my utensil drawer to see what else I could use things for.

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  18. Shauna - The Best Blog Recipes says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I’ve never even heard of a muddler but I’m loving your ideas for non-alcoholic drinks! Definitely could use one of these!

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    • Christine says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Shauna! Good luck!

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  19. Heather says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I’d love this! So much simpler.

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