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Recent Examples of brandy
Feel free to swap the bourbon for brandy or dark rum.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Additional menu items include a brandy Old Fashioned ($7) and an Italian cannoli ($4).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Men bought their hats at Can Prats, drank a brandy called Torres 10, and had dinner in a restaurant called 7 Portes.
—Colm Tóibín, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Additional menu items include a brandy Old Fashioned ($7) and an Italian cannoli ($4).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
Noun
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There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Angel’s Envy drops its Cask Strength expressions just once a year, and whiskey fans usually snap them up very quickly.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around the dining room, a digestif cart offers diners housemade liqueurs like palo verde vermouth or amaro made from native squash.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cocktails include the Rebujito, made with a sherry blend, Spanish melon, lemon, tonic and mint; the Fig Leaf Boulevardier, with Japanese whisky, Campari, Cocchi Rosa and fig leaf liqueur; and the Sea Buckthorn 75, featuring genmaicha gin, sea buckthorn cordial, lemon and Champagne.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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And while vodka Martinis can be charming all their own, the aromatic complexities of gin and vermouth lock into each other like a vacuum seal, and render the cocktail’s 130-year dominance immediately clear.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vodka brand also came up with a cocktail recipe called Le Zoé Spritz.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to The Athletic, Black bartenders in 1820s Virginia (including Jasper Crouch, Jim Cook, and John Dabney) were renowned for their juleps using gin, brandy, or even Champagne.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Bvlgari signature cocktail – a bright blend of gin, Aperol, citrus, and a delicate foam stamped with edible gold – captures the hotel’s spirit in a single glass and is served in all its bars worldwide.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For convenience, the market’s full retail wine section is located right next to the enoteca.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival, participants settle in with some wine and cheese before class begins — arrive early or linger longer to enjoy their shop too, featuring ample kitchen supplies for recreating your recipe at home (10% discount for class registrants).—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The second release was a reposado version of this symphony barrel maturation, and to my palate this tequila was a bit raw and woody.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to a statement of charges document, Haley allegedly offered oral sex to a former student on multiple occasions, offered to buy the student tequila and sent the student $630 via Apple Pay.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Diners can choose from a wide selection of Mexican tequilas, mescals, and beers, as well as wines from around the globe and innovative cocktails like the Avocado Margarita and Oaxacan Old Fashioned.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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After the firing squad finished its work, victorious Mexican troops reportedly removed Crabb's head and shipped it to Mexico City in a jar of mescal.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Apr. 2024
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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandy. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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