swizzle stick
English
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Etymology
1859, from swizzle (“alcoholic drink”).[1]
Noun
swizzle stick (plural swizzle sticks)
- A small utensil, often disposable, used to mix or stir drinks, commonly iced tea or cocktails.
- The rum-based mixed drink came with a swizzle stick shaped like a pirate's sword.
Translations
small utensil used to mix or stir drinks
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References
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “swizzle”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.