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mixologist

American  
[mik-sol-uh-jist] / mɪkˈsɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

Usually Facetious.
  1. a person skilled in making mixed mixed drinks; bartender.


mixologist British  
/ ˌmɪkˈsɒlədʒɪst /

noun

  1. humorous a person who serves drinks, esp cocktails, at a bar

  2. music a person skilled at mixing sounds in recording or live performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of mixologist

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; mix + -o- + -log(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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At Shanghai's "Niang Qing", a TCM doctor in a white coat diagnoses customers' physical conditions based on the pulse readings, before a mixologist crafts custom drinks incorporating the herbs and roots prescribed for their ailments.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Shea Serrano—bestselling author, television-series creator, digital publisher, San Antonio Spurs devotee—is an accomplished mixologist of hoops and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“It’s become one of the more Instagram-worthy cocktails,” mixologist and Honey Deuce creator Nick Mautone told The Athletic.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024

You can even embrace your inner mixologist by investing in a few non-alcoholic bitters.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

A woman, when asked her husband's occupation, said he was a mixologist.

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