BRANDY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

brandy

noun

Definition of brandy

as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of brandy Those beverages include beer, many types of liquor, sparkling wine, brandy and sake. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 Add the lemon juice, then pour in the white curaçao and a splash of cognac or brandy. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Alcohol The alcohol from wine or brandy that would normally cook off on the stove won’t evaporate in a slow cooker. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026 What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brandy

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Noun

Colby and Ashley Frey, co-founders and owners of the distillery, spoke with Fox News Digital about their farming heritage and the new whiskey.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
It’s made with whiskey, Triple Sec, lemon, lime and blood orange juice.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of whiskey

Noun

During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of liqueur

Noun

The cocktail menu is also expansive—go for the signature tomato cocktail, which is vodka and rice wine-based with tomato extract, poblanos, and tamarind.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Eventually, that could expand to offerings for people seeking food — currently there is plenty of bar space to grab a vodka cranberry on the property, but nowhere to grab a bite to eat — and even dogs seeking entertainment options.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

Prosecutors said investigators also found several other designer handbags, Rolex watches and premium bottles of wine throughout the home.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
There are 119 rooms and suites, many of which have views down La Rambla towards the Med, all designed in sophisticated neutrals with luxury touches like Diptyque products, a sparkling wine on arrival, and fluffy robes.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Definition of schnapps

Noun

As Ivan and Nina walk, talk, do tequila shots and observe their fellow travelers, those travelers are also observing them.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
There are some important rules that define tequila as a category, specifically when it’s labeled as 100 percent agave.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

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
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

Definition of mescal

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