swizzle stick

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swizzle stick

A small thin rod, often adorned on one or both ends with spokes, spheres, or other ornaments, for stirring mixed drinks.

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swizzle stick

(Brewing) a small rod used to agitate an effervescent drink to facilitate the escape of carbon dioxide

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swiz′zle stick`

a small wand or straw for stirring highballs and cocktails in the glass.

[1875–80]

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swizzle stick - a small stick used to stir mixed drinks

stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"

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swizzle stick

n → Sektquirl m

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