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mixed drink

American  

noun

  1. an alcoholic drink combining two or more ingredients, as liquor, fruit juice, and flavorings.


Etymology

Origin of mixed drink

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Although there’s a thirst for more non-alcoholic beverages, consumers are craving sophisticated and elevated drinks that push the boundaries of a simple juice-and-soda mixed drink.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2025

She told officers she had made her husband a mixed drink to celebrate him selling a home.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

From there, he needed only a dousing of cold water and a specially mixed drink prepared courtside by one of his two physical trainers to close the match with minimal drama and maximum authority.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

I’m running out of time to leave my mark as a mixed drink.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2022

Suddenly, the waiter appears, setting a pale pink mixed drink in front of Ben.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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