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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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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mercor has contracts with experts in subjects ranging from medicine, law and finance to comedy, sports and even wine.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 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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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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Guests sipped martinis on the couch, while those on the dance floor opted for the more dance-friendly tequila soda.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And now, a new experience will bring all three under one roof, complete with a glass of tequila in hand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 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 19 Feb. 2026.
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