muddling is a method used to extract essential oils, juice and flavour from fruit. berries. herbs. spices and vegetable A muddling stick is used to macerate the ingredients. push and twist the muddling stick over the ingredients until you have the required consistency. care should be taken when muddling in a glass or boston tumbler.
Often muddling will be used in conjunction with one of the above methods. For example You may be required to muddle fruit before you add ice, alcohol and shake and strain.