However, there are some basic rules to follow:

• Where you add ingredients – usually you will add all the ingredients you want to Muddle into the glass in which you will serve the drink. Sometimes however, there is a secondary process needed, such as Shaking. In this case, the muddling would be done in the shaker rather than the glass. Always check the recipe’s instructions for details.

• Use a ‘muddler’ – that can crush the ingredients together, different ingredients may need bigger or smaller sticks, rolling pins, or whatever the hell you can get your hands on that will do the job! You will also need to bear in mind what glass you are muddling in too, because your muddler will need to fit into it!

• Use sugar – where possible, use sugar instead of syrup to sweeten the drink. The abrasive texture of sugar will help with the muddling process, breaking down the ingredients to release all their flavours.  

Once the ingredients are fully crushed, add the booze and any other liquids needed for the recipe, then use a spoon to fold it all together.