Mixologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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mixologist

 

[ หŒmษชkหˆsษ’lษ™dส’ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cocktail preparation

A mixologist is a bartender who specializes in the preparation of cocktails. They possess a deep understanding of various ingredients, techniques, and the art of drink-making. Beyond simply serving drinks, mixologists often experiment with flavors and presentation to create unique and innovative beverages. Their skills can elevate a drinking experience, making them not just servers, but also creators of recipes. This profession has gained popularity with the rise of craft cocktails and sophisticated bar culture.

Synonyms

alcoholic beverage specialist, bartender, cocktail artist.

Examples of usage

  • The mixologist crafted a cocktail with unique flavors.
  • I always ask the mixologist for recommendations on new drinks.
  • The event featured a renowned mixologist demonstrating his techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "mixologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mixologista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเค•เฅเคธเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mixologe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mixologist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบัะพะปะพะดะถะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miksolodzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใƒญใ‚ธใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mixologue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mixรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mixologist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏน์†”๋กœ์ง€์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒูˆู„ูˆุฌูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mixolog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mixolรณg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒ้…’ๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mixolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mixologisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบัะพะปะพะดะถะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miksoloq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mixรณlogo

Etymology

The term 'mixologist' is believed to have emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in the United States. It combines the words 'mix' and 'ologist', implying that the individual is a studied expert in the field of mixing drinks. The rise of cocktail culture during the Prohibition era in the 1920s brought bartending into the limelight, as speakeasies offered sophisticated concoctions hidden from the law. As bartending evolved from simply pouring drinks to creating complex cocktails, the term 'mixologist' began to embody this transformation. In modern times, the term has been embraced by the hospitality industry, highlighting the knowledge, skills, and artistry involved in crafting beverages. Mixology is now often associated with a high level of creativity, as it incorporates areas such as flavor pairing, garnishing, and cocktail presentation.