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Swizzle
January 2004
Created in the Caribbean in
the early 1800s, the swizzle takes its name from the utensil that was
used to stir the drink. These stirring sticks were made from the long
peeled stems of a plant with a fan-like branch of roots. The tall twig
was placed roots down in the glass or pitcher and twirled quickly by sliding
the palms back and forth, raising and lowering its fan to combine the
ingredients. A proper swizzle will always contain sweetened, fresh, fruit
juice; crushed or shaved ice and several dashes bitters in addition to
the famous swizzle stick.
