the drink
noun
old-fashioned
: an area of water (such as a lake or pond)
The ball rolled down the hill and into the drink.
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Search volume jumped 133% in December, suggesting the drink is a go-to for holiday celebrations.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Strain over fresh ice into a tall (Collins) glass, top with soda, and stir briefly to incorporate the soda into the rest of the drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
When the drink arrived at my table during a recent dinner at Roswell’s Tipsy Thaiger, my friends immediately eyed it.
—Caroline Eubanks, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Customers pick a case, bring it to a bartender, and that bartender makes the drink.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Strain over fresh ice into a tall (Collins) glass, top with soda, and stir briefly to incorporate the soda into the rest of the drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
When the drink arrived at my table during a recent dinner at Roswell’s Tipsy Thaiger, my friends immediately eyed it.
—Caroline Eubanks, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Customers pick a case, bring it to a bartender, and that bartender makes the drink.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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“The drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20drink. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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