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Recent Examples of brandy
Somewhere between a cake and a custard, the ultra-classic take is studded with prunes soaked in Armagnac brandy.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Finish with an additional splash of brandy if desired.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The attached cocktail lounge keeps the brandy Old-Fashioneds flowing long after breakfast ends and even features an 18-foot shuffleboard table that feels delightfully stuck in another era.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Past an entryway lined with lockers, a bartender poured brandy.
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Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Finish with an additional splash of brandy if desired.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
The attached cocktail lounge keeps the brandy Old-Fashioneds flowing long after breakfast ends and even features an 18-foot shuffleboard table that feels delightfully stuck in another era.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Past an entryway lined with lockers, a bartender poured brandy.
—
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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Lost Lantern’s passion for sourcing whiskey from every corner of this great land of ours has reached its apotheosis with its tribute to America on its 250th birthday, The United States Of Bourbon.
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Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
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Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.
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This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
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For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils.
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Other dishes, such as vodka sauce, zucchini cream and provolone sauce, and roasted garlic and Parmesan, are delicious options to pair with this cream-loving pasta.
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
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Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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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.
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Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
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Cocktails take similar inspiration, including a cucumber vesper with California and French vermouths and Drop the Beet, a tart, garden-forward tequila drink with beets, raspberry and lime.
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Reese Witherspoon's watermelon margarita combines tequila, watermelon juice, lime, agave, and mint.
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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.
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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.
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“Brandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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