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Why are they called swizzle sticks?

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Why are they called swizzle sticks?
Swizzle sticks are called swizzle sticks because of a play on words. During the late 19th century, the British combined the words "swill" and "guzzle" to create the name for stirrers used in cocktails. Shop a variety of antique and vintage swizzle sticks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Murano Style Christmas Swizzle Sticks - Set of 4
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 clear art glass swizzle sticks. 2 with presents on the end and 2 with bells. No chips
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage, Ohio Thermometer Company, Drink Stirrers / Swizzle Sticks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drink stirrers / swizzle sticks in original box. 8 stirrers made by the Ohio Thermometer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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