| 单词 | mixer drink |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmixer drink a. Originally U.S. A soft drink such as soda water, used in a mixed drink; (also occasionally) an alcoholic beverage used in cocktails and other mixed drinks. More fully mixer drink. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > drink > mixers or flavourings > [noun] mixer1925 pink1942 twist1958 mix1962 1925 Story of Pantry Shelf (Butterick, N.Y.) 63 ‘Canada Dry’ was the order of the day. The Royal Canadian Yacht Club accorded it a real favorite. Its patrons liked it as a Ginger Ale as well as a mixer with other beverages. 1937 Life 26 July 60/1 (advt.) In our school of thought, only a mixer can fortify the lemon, sugar and soda, yet turn out a finished Tom Collins in which you neither smell nor taste the gin. 1948 Sun (Baltimore) 1 Jan. 15/1 In the case of the Tom Collins, it's largely a matter of which mixer should be used, plain soda or ginger ale. 1961 Guardian 21 Nov. 13/1 Vodka has become, like gin, an international ‘mixer’,..used to make martinis or to drink with tonic water. 1968 Daily Tel. 13 Dec. (Colour Suppl.) 41/4 Port was traditionally enjoyed here as a mixer—mulled..with spices, orange, and cloves. 1990 Which? Dec. 714/3 The fizz in a fizzy mixer added to your drink means more alcohol in your blood more quickly. 1996 Northern Echo (Electronic ed.) 28 June The choice of non-alcoholic drinks is limited to..a range of small mixer drinks. < as lemmas |
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