Swizzle stick

The bar utensil that accompanies a drink that is used to stir the contents of the beverage. Swizzle sticks may made to be used as a stirrer and a cocktail pick to hold various fruits or vegetables that are served with the beverage to enhance the flavor or presentation. Swizzle sticks are made in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. They are made with both creative designs and useful designs placed on the top of the stick, such as animal shapes, character faces, tropical images, colorful parasols that open, fruit items, vegetable items, or other similar molded forms. Materials that are often used for swizzle sticks include glass, plastic, stainless steel, and wood.