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Recent Examples of brandy
The brand offers a 12-piece box, with Italian marasca cherries and Paul Masson VSOP brandy enrobed in dark chocolate and red cocoa butter.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.
—Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Combine jam and brandy in small, heavy saucepan over medium heat, and heat until preserves melt.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.
—Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Combine jam and brandy in small, heavy saucepan over medium heat, and heat until preserves melt.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Reading Cassandra’s voice is like reading The Bell Jar’s Esther if Esther were drunk on brandy half the time.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The regular menu features Bonnell’s ever-popular bison filet with whiskey cream, or lamb, elk, pork, steaks or a tequila-lime game hen.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This sparkling cocktail is actually a riff on the Cosmopolitan, subbing out the Cointreau or Triple Sec in favor of Contratto Aperitif, an Italian liqueur similar to Campari.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Saliza Sour is an elevated version of the classic Amaretto Sour, using a premium Italian amaretto liqueur and fresh citrus juice.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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This method also had the practical downside of rendering my colander unusable for straining the rigatoni for my Wednesday-night pasta alla vodka.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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But there are some creative takes on the cocktail menu, too, like the 1790, made with Belvedere vodka, Varnelli caffe moka, Clement Mahina coconut, and cold brew.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once vodka entered the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, sales of gin declined in favor of its less-flavorful cousin.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Total French wine and spirits exports dropped 3% in volume last year to 168 million cases, their lowest level since at least the beginning of the century, according to a spokesperson for FEVS.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are lots of by-the-glass wine options and a big selection of amari.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s the world-weary Fundholz hoping his begging will earn him enough for a little schnapps, and Tönnchen, forever fixated on food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Most tequila recipes are bright and refreshing, leaning on the spirit’s inherent affinity for sunshine.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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That’s a play on the four top speedskaters of all time and is made with tequila, Aperol, ancho chile liqueur, lemon and lime.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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