Fear the Muddler ~ Ornament

Fear the Muddler ~ Mint Has Been Warned

There is a wooden tool on her bar cart with a reputation, and the herbs know it. She presses, never pulverizes, and the mojitos come out bright instead of bruised. The intimidation is mostly theater. The technique is not.

• Who Owns It: The home bartender whose mojitos ruined every restaurant version for you.
• When It Comes Out: Summer parties, a bowl of limes, a crowd gathered around the muddling.
• Gift Angle: For the friend with a fierce approach to a gentle drink.

Cocktail Threads made this round ornament for the tree that stands beside the bar cart. Pick ceramic at 3 inches or aluminum at 3.6 inches, and it arrives with its hanging string. A wipe with a damp cloth keeps it ready for the next round.