From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishswizzle stickswiz‧zle stick /ˈswɪzəl ˌstɪk/ noun [countable] DFDa small stick for mixing drinksOrigin swizzle stick (1800-1900) swizzle type of mixed alcoholic drink ((19-20 centuries)), perhaps from switchel drink of molasses and water ((18-20 centuries))