Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The study or skill of preparing mixed drinks.
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- noun slang The art of combining various ingredients to make
cocktails .
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- noun skill in preparing mixed drinks
Etymologies
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Examples
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Say what you will about the pretentiousness of the term mixology and the feisty little world it tends to circumscribe, but any geek should appreciate the nerdiness that goes into a drink like the Waylon.
Gizmodo matt buchanan 2011
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"I always wanted it to be a cocktail bar but I hate the word 'mixology' – I find it beyond tacky," says Hix.
Observer Food Monthly Awards 2011 Best Place to Drink: Mark's Bar 2011
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Apple Brandy (and an essential stop for anyone with even a passing interest in mixology).
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Contribution to mixology is a drink called the "Flaming Moe."
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Contribution to mixology is a drink called the "Flaming Moe."
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Contribution to mixology is a drink called the "Flaming Moe."
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We had couple of drinks while getting a tutorial in mixology from our bartender Robert, both our bartenders there were impeccable and the most knowledgeable I’ve seen.
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"Like any revolution, it goes a bit overboard sometimes," said Michael McCarty , the restaurateur and the Michael behind Michael's, referring to mixology.
Mixology and Tango in Midtown Mike Vilensky 2012
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I'm not an expert but I do have a degree in "mixology" from Bartenders' Academy.
A Snark and Tonic for Breakfast...excellent idea Miss Snark 2005
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The barkeeps, though moody, were always interesting people, hand picked by the owner for compatibility rather than "mixology"; indeed, they flatly refused any assignment more taxing than a martini, which drove away suburbanites and the trendy.
WASN'T THE GRASS GREENER A Curmudgeon's Fond Memories Holland, Barbara 1999
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