How to muddle lime.
Many cocktails, traditional and modern, include muddled fruit, often lime. Why? Compared to just dropping in a wedge, muddling brings out the fresh citrus flavours much better. And it only takes a moment.
Here’s what you’ll need
1 lime
Scoop of sugar
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Step1
Slice a lime into quarters.
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Step2
Put a scoop of sugar in the bottom of a bowl and add lime quarters.
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Step3
Gently blend the lime and sugar together with a wooden muddler until the flavours are thoroughly mixed.