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The brilliant lie of cocktails: smashing herbs senseless until they confess their flavor.
bartender violenceCrushing mint or fruit to release oils and juice
old wordLikely from Dutch moddelen, to dirty water
mojito ritualMint demands a gentle press, not a beating
double meaningConfused minds and bruised limes share one verb
over-muddlingToo much force unleashes bitter, ruined leaves