barley-brees

variants also barley-broos
plural of barley-bree, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • The cocktail — which is consumed in great quantities every third weekend of May — is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
  • Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.
    James Barron, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • There are about 20 wines by the glass, reserve bottlings in three- or five-ounce pours, along with a dozen sakes.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This can include selecting sakes from different regions, understanding production techniques and offering recommendations to diners.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Barley-brees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barley-brees. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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