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.

What's another word for swizzle stick?

A swizzle stick is known by a variety of names such as stirrer and churn. It is a small stick used for stirring drinks. You can shop a collection of swizzle sticks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Cocktail Swizzle Stick

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Silver Propelling Swizzle Stick Cocktail Stirrer in the Form of a Golf Club

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L 3.94 in

Silver Propelling Swizzle Stick Cocktail Stirrer in the Form of a Golf Club

Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire

A silver propelling swizzle stick champagne cocktail stirrer in the form of a golf club, the engine turned barrel with sliding band mechanism and terminating in golf club, The blade ...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. 14kt Gold Cocktail Swizzle Stick Stirrer

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L 3 in

Tiffany & Co. 14kt Gold Cocktail Swizzle Stick Stirrer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful 14kt Gold cocktail drink swizzle stick stirrer made by Tiffany & Co circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Cocktail Swizzle Stick in British Hallmarked 9 Carat Yellow Gold

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W 2.25 in L 4.93 in

Vintage Cocktail Swizzle Stick in British Hallmarked 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

Why not stir things up with this venerable vintage 9ct yellow gold swizzle stick, the original purpose of which was to eliminate the bubbles in champagne, more commonly now used to s...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Kt Yellow Gold Propelling Swizzle Stick Cocktail Stirrer

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L 3.15 in

9 Kt Yellow Gold Propelling Swizzle Stick Cocktail Stirrer

Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire

A 9 Kt yellow gold propelling swizzle stick cocktail stirrer. The octagonal body with engine turned decoration and sliding mechanisn, suspended by a fob ring.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Modern More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Questions About Cocktail Swizzle Stick

Why are they called swizzle sticks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What's another word for swizzle stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A swizzle stick is known by a variety of names such as stirrer and churn. It is a small stick used for stirring drinks. You can shop a collection of swizzle sticks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.