swizzle stick
Cocktail mixing rod
A swizzle stick is a small rod used to stir cocktails, typically made of plastic, glass, or metal.
The original was a forked branch from the Caribbean swizzlestick tree, twirled between palms to mix and froth drinks.
Modern versions often serve as decorative bar accessories: The bartender garnished each drink with a colorful swizzle stick.
Tool for mixing liquids
- muddlerTool for crushing drink ingredients
- jiggerSmall liquid measure
- shakerVessel for mixing drinks
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
bar spoon · pourer · ice bucket · tongs · glassware · highball · tumbler · coaster
Gin-vermouth cocktail
- mojitoCuban highball with mint
- margaritaTequila-lime cocktail
- old fashionedNo longer contemporary
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
daiquiri · gimlet · pina colada · whiskey sour · mint julep · caipirinha · highball · mai tai
Drinks-focused social gathering
- happy hourDiscounted drinks period
- hostOne receiving guests
- loungeComfortable waiting room
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
home bar · reception · soiree · gathering · celebration · mixing drinks · serving · guests
Pitted briny fruit
- cherryRed stone fruit
- lemon twistCurled yellow peel
- lime wedgeCut piece of green citrus
- orange peelCitrus fruit's outer layer
cocktail onion · pineapple · umbrella · mint sprig · celery stalk · skewer · toothpick · decorative
Disturbed, restless state
- blendingCombining into uniformity
- swirlRotating, curving movement
- dissolveDisperse into liquid
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
combine · muddle · mix · twirl · spin · rotate · disperse · homogenize
Object worth amassing
- retroEvoking recent past
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- art decoGeometric interwar design movement
mid-century · prohibition · speakeasy · memorabilia · kitsch · souvenir · novelty · plastic
stirrer
Tool for mixing liquids
strainer · bar spoon · pourer · ice bucket · tongs · glassware · highball · tumbler · coaster · napkin
martini
Gin-vermouth cocktail
- mojitoCuban highball with mint
- margaritaTequila-lime cocktail
- old fashionedNo longer contemporary
cosmopolitan · daiquiri · gimlet · pina colada · whiskey sour · mint julep · caipirinha · highball · mai tai · rum punch
cocktail party
Drinks-focused social gathering
- happy hourDiscounted drinks period
- hostOne receiving guests
- loungeComfortable waiting room
home bar · nightclub · reception · soiree · gathering · celebration · mixing drinks · serving · guests
olive
Pitted briny fruit
- cherryRed stone fruit
- lemon twistCurled yellow peel
- lime wedgeCut piece of green citrus
orange peel · cocktail onion · pineapple · umbrella · mint sprig · celery stalk · skewer · toothpick · decorative · presentation
agitation
Disturbed, restless state
incorporate · combine · muddle · mix · twirl · spin · rotate · disperse · homogenize · aerate
collectible
Object worth amassing
art deco · mid-century · prohibition · speakeasy · memorabilia · kitsch · souvenir · novelty · plastic · glass
- cocktail barbartender, cocktails, martini, bar stool, bar counter
- Garnishesparsley, mint sprig, lemon wedge, lime wedge, citrus twist
- nightlifebars, clubbing, clubs, nightclubs, bar crawl
- drink accessoriesstraw, straws, lid, lids, coaster
- Tiki culturetiki bar, tiki mug, tiki torch, tiki mask, tiki statue
- pub itemsbar stool, beer tap, beer mug, pint glass, coaster