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Certain ingredients like sherry and celery bitters complement the oysters’ natural umami-like qualities, Rainey said. — Wesley Case, baltimoresun.com, "Dylan's Oyster Cellar makes good on promise shown years ago," 10 May 2018 This unique 5-year-aged bottling all comes from one sherry cask. — Dan Q. Dao, GQ, "Japanese Whisky: A Guide for the Thirsty and Curious," 2 Apr. 2018 In Norway, where the domestic market is robust, aquavits are a premium liquor, traditionally aged in sherry casks and enjoyed after dinner like a Cognac or Scotch. — Jason Wilson, New York Times, "Jump-Starting the Aquavit Renaissance," 13 Mar. 2018 Herlihy poured a wee bit of Tullamore D.E.W. that’s been aged for at least 12 years in a sherry cask. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Green-beer-free-zone: Pairing Irish whiskey and a pint of local brew for St. Patrick's Day," 28 Feb. 2018 That included local organic saddle of lamb with asparagus and Jersey Royal potatoes, and a dessert trio that celebrated that most British of puddings, sherry trifle. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Say ‘I do’ to some classic British recipes," 17 May 2018 Add the chicken stock and sherry, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, until the mixture is slightly thickened. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "What’s on the Menu at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards Dinner? Chicken Pot Pie, of Course," 6 Nov. 2018 Try a sherry cobbler or a New York sour—classics for a reason—or inquire about a favorite. — Alex Van Buren, Condé Nast Traveler, "21 Best Bars in New York City," 1 Mar. 2018 Illustration: Silja Goetz/Illustration Division Cafe L’Etoile at Macy’s on 34th Street While brunch was served all day, afternoon tea—served with sherry and scones—was the main attraction. — Joshua Levine, WSJ, "Saks Doubles Down on Department Stores With New Restaurant in New York City," 15 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sherry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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