A thin stick or rod used to mix chemicals on a lab or to stir drinks, usually [[coffee]], [[cocktail]]s and traditionally prepared sodas like [[melon soda]] and [[ice cream float]]s.

It usually has a small ball at the top to act as a counterweight and may sometimes have a also have small [[spoon]] at the bottom to increase its effectiveness.

h4. See also

* [[ice cream spoon]]
stirrer