mixology

noun

mix·​ol·​o·​gy mik-ˈsä-lə-jē How to pronounce mixology (audio)
: the art or skill of preparing mixed drinks
mixologist noun

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Hilton Head’s rich Gullah-Geechee culture can be explored at The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island before heading to Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks for lunch and then back to the resort for a beachside mixology class at sunset. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 The cocktail program is equally bold, inspired by the five elements—Water, Fire, Earth, Air, and Space—creating innovative drinks that elevate the mixology experience. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Thankfully, some of these hubs have slowly started to address the glaring gap in the mixology market. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 Of the bars, the Skyview Lounge offers the best views and high-end mixology, Gilt for small plates surrounded by art-deco elegance, but my favourite by far was the UMA outdoor cocktail lounge at golden hour, while the sunset glitters off the sea and the glass high rises in the distance. Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mixology

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mixology was in 1871

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“Mixology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixology. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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