Swizzle stick collectors like her will no longer be able to collect the intricately designed stir sticks once the Canada-wide single-use plastic ban comes into effect. (Lisa Christiansen/CBC) ...

Swizzle sticks are more than just a fun '50s accoutrement. They date back 400 years, and when used right, they make a difference in the taste of your drink.

Created in the West Indies in the 1700s, the Rum Swizzle was historically crafted by rapidly rolling a dried root or stem between one’s palms to transform the drink’s ingredients (typically ...