Swizzle

usgb/ˈswɪz.əl/
verb

To stir or mix a drink or beverage, especially a cocktail, in a lively or spirited manner.

He asked the bartender to swizzle his cocktail to mix the ingredients well.
Visual representation of "swizzle" - To stir or mix a drink or beverage, especially a cocktail, in a lively or spirited manner.

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Informal

swizzle a drink,swizzling cocktails,swizzle stick

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Slang

Often used in casual conversations about drinking and socializing.

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At the party, everyone was swizzling their drinks joyfully.
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Literary Use

In literature, swizzling might suggest a sense of animation or liveliness.

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The characters swizzled their drinks, filled with mirth and laughter.
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Contextual Use

In cocktail culture, it's important to know that swizzling indicates a particular mixing style.

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When making a Mojito, don’t forget to swizzle the mint leaves properly.
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