How to Use the drink in a Sentence
the drink
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Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the drink over the ice cube.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2024
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John Owen is sober, too; he's been off the drink for 5 years.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
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Morris first got a taste of the drink last year while on the road.
—Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Heavy cream: Adds a rich, creamy mouthfeel to the drink.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
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The brine adds both flavor and a thicker body to the drink.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
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The warmth will help the drink catch fire, and a pre-warmed mug is less likely to crack.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
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Yet the overall decadence of the drink remains the same.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Make hot dogs, fill up the drink dispensers, and more with 100 pieces.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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Express the oils of an orange peel over the top and place the peel in the drink as a garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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The flaming brandy opens up the cells of the orange peel and cloves, adding its flavor to the drink.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
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Depending on the bar and what mixers are added to the drink, the prices can vary.
—Helen Freund and Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2023
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Some balls land on the green and stick, others roll back into the drink.
—BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
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Twist a grapefruit peel over the drink to release its oil.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2023
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Like the eastern borough, the drink is gray from the outside but has tasty depths.
—Kate Bettes, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
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Squeeze an orange twist over the surface of the drink and place into glass.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Release the oils from the orange zest through a flaming wood pick over the surface of the drink and serve.
—Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
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Sophie grimaced at the sweetness of the drink, then sucked it all down.
—Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
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Freeze the melon balls in advance to help keep the drink cold when serving.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
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Add a chunk of dry ice to the drink for a smoky, boiling cauldron effect.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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That’s not too bad given that the club subtracted the straw that stirs the drink for them in five-on-four.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
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Or include a few apple slices to bring fresh flavor to the drink.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Um, which was a tricky, tricky enough task, but then tip it into the drink bottle.
—Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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The most important data point, the drink, came as a bit of a surprise.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
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Does everyone in the cabin need to get the drink package?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
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So, the drink recipe switches from corn syrup to sugar for a brief time every year.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
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Flame the orange peel over the drink (see note below for flaming the citrus peel).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2024
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His wife, Ayesha, who has a culinary background, also helped with the creation and taste of the drink.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
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Her spin on the drink has spicy, mineral, and earthy flavors.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
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The constituent parts shine more brightly, however, when the drink is poured straight-up or on the rocks.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Liberals drink soda too, of course, though the drink’s biggest defenders are on the right.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
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