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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Saunders was one of the earliest and most talented leaders of the mixology renaissance and in 2000 was working at a place called Beacon and had begun to see gin as something of a cause. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 Bartenders here lead video and live mixology presentations of a roster of cocktails inspired by ports of call. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 Learn how to make espresso martinis at Bar Margot's mixology class on Tuesday. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026 With Negroni alchemy, edible art, and a reservations-only mixology lab, Gucci Giardino is reshaping Japan’s luxury bar scene. Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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