Polycarbonate Bar Muddler, Netted Head, Set of 6

A top-tier muddling tool. The material won't rot or absorb like wood and will hold up to anything. My only suggestion is that you give the netted heads a few whacks on concrete to dull them a little, as they come too sharp and otherwise shred a little more than they should.

I was originally hoping to find a really nice steel or aluminum muddler, but wasn't able to find something that seemed to be well designed — they'd look gorgeous, but reviews would frequently mention difficulty cleaning them or a lack of longevity. That's when I decided I'd just get something that would get the job done inexpensively, and found this muddler. I don't think I'll be looking at muddlers again for a long while.Several other reviews here mention the packaging on this item to be particularly heinous, and I'm delighted to report that it has been improved substantially if my shipment is any indication. There was an adequate and reasonable amount of plastic (not cling/saran style) wrapped around the muddler that was removed easily, and the sticker attached directly to the muddler was using a very amiable adhesive that didn't leave any detectable residue.The weight of the muddler is fantastic, despite concerns that it would be too lightweight. The end used for muddling is quite sharp and won't be letting cherries or other fruit slip around much, but it isn't my favorite for more delicate ingredients like mint sprigs. In terms of appearance, the color isn't consistent, nor is the glossiness. While this won't influence your cocktail, it isn't something you want to leave out with any nicer cocktail accessories.

After seeing several people comment on the wooden muddlers about the veneer or stain chipping off into drinks, I was relieved to find this guy. And it works great. I don't have a dishwasher, so I don't know how well it holds up there, but so far it's fabulous being hand-washed. It is sturdy construction, feels good and moderately heavy in your hand, and I actually kinda like the fact that I can use either end. One end has the pattern on it so you can really crush things with a good grip, but the other end, which is rounded, I've found to work better for some things. I was making mojitos the other night and when it's just mint and sugar in the bottom of the glass, the patterned end can't get as good of a grip on the leaves, so we turned it over and it worked perfectly really smushing the whole leaf into the sugar. Then, when (on our second one!) we decided to muddle in some cucumber, the patterned side really held a good grip on the cucumber slices while we were trying to crush them. It was perfect! Two in one!

This is the muddler for making mojitos, mint juleps, etc.; anytime you need to mash an ingredient in the glass. It's long enough to easily reach the bottom of a 16 oz. cooler glass - it's 8.25" long (the description says 8"). When you're done just throw it in the dishwasher. I bartended my way through college & this was always behind the bar. It mashes better than the wooden versions, is more hygienic and since it's one piece, it won't fall apart. No grooves or connecting area to catch crud; it's just one solid hunk of polycarbonate.If you do a lot of fruit crushing, you may want to consider the triangular head version: Muddler, 8'', triangular head, polycarbonate But for all-purpose mashing, including fruit, this netted head gets the job done well.

Very easy to use and clean! The only downside is the sticker that comes on the side is a PAIN to get off. But if you have Goo-Gone, you’ll be good. I did and don’t mind a little extra work, so I still give it 5 stars because it works great.

I tried a stainless one with black plastic tip. The handle managed to get filled with dirty water and mold and mildew. Who knows what I was putting in my drinks. One day I get it was we when it was in the drawer for days. I had no idea it would store water. It smelled aweful. I know the wooden ones can de varnish and wood can grow mold. So this polycarbonate one seems to be the preferable choice.

It's a solid muddler at a very low price, with just the right weight and length, plus a quality muddling surface at the bottom. I think polycarb is the way to go with this - almost all the wooden muddlers have laquer that degrades or chips over time (potentially getting into drinks) and many of the metal or partially metal ones are multiple parts with seams that can get gunk in them and end up being unsanitary. The best thing would probably be a solid piece of stainless steel, but you'd pay an arm and a leg for that compared to these polycarb ones. This was perfect for my needs.

We like making cocktails wit interesting ingredients. We had a wooden muddler and when we muddled jalapeños, the smell never went away. We then got a metal one with a plastic muddle part, but that one fell apart because the plastic part was glued to the metal handle. After that one broke, I started looking for one that was all one piece. This one works great. It's a good size, there isn't any smell that lingers on it because it's made of plastic.