HIC Wooden Muddler mashes and crushes fruits, spices and herbs to infuse flavors, aromas and essential oils into favorite beverages Made from FSC-certified beechwood local to the Czech Republic through responsible forest management practices and conservation; won't scratch surfaces Textured end extrudes juice from firmer fruit, like cherries and citrus; smooth end gently releases essential oils from herbs without them tearing Muddle mint for mojitos and Mint Juleps, sugarcane syrup for Caipirinhas, a bitter and sugar cube for an Old Fashioned, and limes for Sazerac for B same Hand wash only