muddle the basil leaves in a medium saucepan
разомните листья базилика в кастрюле среднего размера
http://www.thekitchn.com/technique-muddling-52628
" To muddle means to press the ingredients against the side of the glass with a muddler. Muddling helps to release the flavors of the fresh ingredients so that they bind with the alcohol better. "