Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler Review + Giveway!

*As always the opinions expressed here are my own and always will be.*

I recieved this Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler courtesy of SoSimple via Tomoson in exchange from my honest unbiased review of the product. 

I love to play hostess and make cocktails for my guests. Margaritas, Mojitos, Sangrias, you name it. So when I was approved to try this Btipsy Professional Cocktail Muddler Bar Tool - Premium Quality Stainless Steel Drink Muddler of 304 Grade and review it I was excited! But what is muddling you may ask? To muddle is to combine ingredients, usually in the bottom of a mixing glass, by pressing them with a muddler before adding the majority of the liquid ingredients. Basically, you are pressing down on ingredients to let out their aromas and citruses so you end up with a flavorful drink. There is a technique to muddling. If you over muddle you're actually going to muddle the mint or the herb of your choice to such a degree that that the flavor leaves it and when you pour the drink into your glass, it will actually taste like grass so what you're left with is a drink that only contains a base spirit such as rum with a few garnishes and you're not really going to get that great taste of a perfect Mojito or Sangria. This muddler is actually perfect because unlike a wooden muddler which peels off into the drink if done wrong, you won't have this problem with this muddler; it is made of high quality stainless steel! 

You want to keep in mind a few things: You don't want to muddle in a thin walled glass cup that could easily break. You need adequate space between the muddler and the glass that you’re going to muddle in. The reason is because you don’t want to injure your fingers in the process of muddling. A pint glass is appropriate to muddle in because it has a strong rim that won't break. Another acceptable place to muddle cocktails in would be a metal shaker whether it's short or tall. I've done research and research says that it's best to roll your fruits such as your lemons and limes against a hard surface with the palm of your hand. Rolling your fruit will help soften hard lemons and limes and make it easier for the juices to leave the fruit. Also suggested is to cut your fruits whether it's limes or oranges, etc. into wedges because it makes it much easier to muddle them. What you want to do is follow your recipe: if it calls for half a limes’ worth of wedges and 6 to 10 mint leaves then add them into the bottom of the glass. Rest the glass on a firm surface and take the muddler and grip it nicely around your hands. Press down and twist a quarter turn and you want to repeat the process until all the juice and oils have left the lime and mint and are into the drink. What you're left with is a drink that is fragrant and takes you into the moment. 

Prepared to make a tasty Mojito

Start with your lime wedges and mint
 leaves and then muddle them

Voila! Tastes so good! 

I absolutely loved this muddler! It is light weight and so easy to handle. It extracts the juices and oils from the fruits and herbs and incorportates them into the drink. I am going to continue making delicious drinks with this and if you would like to purchase your own do so following this link- http://www.amazon.com/btipsy-professional-cocktail-muddler-tool/dp/b00n78waqo/ie=utf8?m=a1py84y5e0hkev&keywords=cocktail+muddler&tag=btipsy-muddler-20

Here is what the company has to say about the poduct:

This Cocktail Drink Muddler Is Excellent for Mashing Citrus Fruits Herbs and Spices and Is Perfect for Muddling Mint Leaves and Making Delicious Mojitos 
and Other Muddled Cocktails.

Why Choose the Btipsy Muddler Bar Tool as your first choice?

- Perfect for Muddling Mint Leaves and Making Delicious Mojitos and Other Cocktails 
- Excellent for Mashing Citrus Fruits Herbs and Spices 
- Unlike Other Chipper Muddlers That are Breaking or Rusting After a Few Uses, Our Muddler is Made to Last and Will Remain in 100% Perfect Condition All the Way 
- Grooved Nylon Head Doesn't Corrode or Pollute your Drink, Unlike Wooden Lacquered Muddlers 
- Easy to clean and dishwasher safe! (However hand washing is recommended)

In Just 3 Easy Steps

1- Cut the lemon in half 
2- Place the lemon downwards into the squeezer (The shell is on the top) 
3- Squeeze the juice

• PERFECT FOR MAKING MOJITOS - If you want to make delicious mojito with aroma and good taste, or in other words - Real mojito, the Btipsy cocktail muddler is perfect for you and will alow you to enjoy every last drop of the drink. This drink muddler is BY FAR, The classy addition to your bar!
• HIGH QUALITY STAINLESS STEEL - This Premium mojito muddler made out of the strongest material available and WILL NOT BREAK when muddling. This bar tool muddler will not peel or rust.
• EASY TO CLEAN - Once finished using the Cocktail Muddler, it's very easy to clean it by hand or just placing it inside the dishwasher since this Cocktail Muddler is DISHWASHER SAFE. So feel free to clean it whatever you'd like.
• BONUS WITH EVERY ORDER - We LOVE our customers and we always try to make them feel good and with a smile on their face. This is why we decided for a LIMITED TIME, to include a special BONUS with each order. Further directions after item arrives to you.
• RISK FREE - With a 3 YEARS WARRANTY, we are committed to our 100% customer satisfaction so if you find that you are not "5-Star Happy" with us or our products then please contact us and we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are 100% happy.

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