swizzle stick

American  

noun

1. a rod for stirring highballs and cocktails in the glass.

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swizzle stick British  

noun

1. a small rod used to agitate an effervescent drink to facilitate the escape of carbon dioxide

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Etymology

Origin of swizzle stick

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Also included are a champagne swizzle stick and a metal-mounted foliate cocktail stick holder.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

Use a swizzle stick or your finger to place the drops, then smear them gently and wait for the liquid to dry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Mr. Johnson is more likely to keynote at the annual meetings of Wall Street banks than serve as the swizzle stick at a professional mixer.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022

For the ultimate presentation, add a cinnamon swizzle stick.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2022

“I don't know why I carry that crazy gold swizzle stick around,” she said.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger