swizzle

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noun

swiz·zle ˈswi-zəl

: an iced cocktail stirred with a swizzle stick

swizzle

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verb

swizzled; swizzling ˈswi-zə-liŋ

ˈswiz-liŋ

intransitive verb

: to drink especially to excess : guzzle

transitive verb

: to mix or stir with or as if with a swizzle stick

swizzler

ˈswi-zə-lər

ˈswiz-lər

noun

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Noun

Add crushed ice two-thirds or so full and agitate (either swizzle back and forth with a swizzle stick or a bar spoon, or else just stir) until the glass begins to frost. —

Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024 The origin of the swizzle dates back to the 1860s, when ice was first introduced to Caribbean locals. —

Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 July 2023

Verb

Heirloom swizzles These quality pewter stirrers are made in the U.S., include two irons, two putters and two woods, and a touch of elegance and fun to any post-match drink. —

Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 19 Dec. 2023 Noir Bar brings all of Muller's extensive knowledge, commitment to extensive research, and penchant for a good time to the table and swizzles them together with a healthy pour of booze resulting in a book sure to appeal to everyone from a scheming femme fatale to a wise-cracking gumshoe. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for swizzle