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Recent Examples of brandy
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.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The priest escapes from the mestizo and returns to the capital city, where he is caught by the police for possessing brandy and jailed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Evil Kirk is a frightening, primal menace, skulking around the corridors like a feral beast, chugging brandy and assaulting Yeoman Rand with no conscience.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In addition to the missing documents, the report noted an incident on May 13, 2024 when Aguto drank two 500 ml bottles of Chacha, a Georgian brandy containing 40-50% alcohol, during a military event while on a nine-day trip to Ukraine.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The priest escapes from the mestizo and returns to the capital city, where he is caught by the police for possessing brandy and jailed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Evil Kirk is a frightening, primal menace, skulking around the corridors like a feral beast, chugging brandy and assaulting Yeoman Rand with no conscience.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
In addition to the missing documents, the report noted an incident on May 13, 2024 when Aguto drank two 500 ml bottles of Chacha, a Georgian brandy containing 40-50% alcohol, during a military event while on a nine-day trip to Ukraine.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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In one way, his Glenmorangie whisky was five decades in the making.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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And now that whisky has been deconstructed into component blends and released as the new Extra Marriage Gift Set, a $400 trio of whiskies meant to provide a better understanding of what goes into this blend.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Berry Tiramisu Stick with the tiramisu theme, but replace the lemon with fruit liqueur and berries of your choice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Litchfield Distillery, which opened on Route 202 in 2014, offers an array of bourbon, whiskey and vodka.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The cocktail, a staple of the Preakness, is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Zesty juniper-forward versions soar in a classic Negroni, floral gins impress in a rosy gin-kombucha cocktail, and unctuous savory gin is indelible in a 50/50 martini.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The sting of a dry gin martini is exactly right between bites.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Their eldest son, 31-year-old wine entrepreneur Jesse, welcomed a daughter with his influencer wife Jesse Light this past November.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The cocktail, a staple of the Preakness, is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 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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The new spot will look and operate similar to its existing locations, though the team plans to launch a specialty line of Añejo tequila soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Craft margaritas and other tequila-forward cocktails on the menu, too.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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