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Recent Examples of brandy
There's a quarter cup of brandy in the cherries.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
At the back of the theater, a bar is ready to serve berry and honey cream martinis, classic brandy Alexanders and frozen grasshoppers.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to the Mexican tradition, Brits may enjoy a Twelfth Night Cake, a fruit cake infused with brandy and covered with royal icing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Make Healthy Ingredient Swaps Standard eggnog is made with whole milk, whole eggs (including the yolks), heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and optional alcohol (typically rum, brandy, or bourbon).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
At the back of the theater, a bar is ready to serve berry and honey cream martinis, classic brandy Alexanders and frozen grasshoppers.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Similar to the Mexican tradition, Brits may enjoy a Twelfth Night Cake, a fruit cake infused with brandy and covered with royal icing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Make Healthy Ingredient Swaps Standard eggnog is made with whole milk, whole eggs (including the yolks), heavy cream, white sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and optional alcohol (typically rum, brandy, or bourbon).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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The first is a tea twist on a mint julep, called Mint Tulip, made with whiskey, peach mango tea, and mint.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Old Forester was able to continue operations because the federal government issued it a medicinal whiskey permit.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Agimat Ube Cream Liqueur turns the famous purple yams into a silky, sweet liqueur that’s a treat over ice or as a dessert cocktail base.—
Ching Dee,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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My father was also sullen from the vodka, and after grumbling some would fall asleep on his grungy sleeper berth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Simply top with more Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and olive oil to really lean into the vodka pasta vibe!—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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The second is the Mar-TEA-ni, which combines gin, early grey tea, lemon, and honey into one refreshing drink.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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My favorite was La Vela, made with Portofino dry gin, pine nut vermouth, Amaro Camatti, and Campari.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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My Australian vowels were not corrected, but I was introduced to fine wine, opera and the royal family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Sacramento County wine sales totaled more than $167 million.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 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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Joining it is newcomer Prickly Ever After Rita, a margarita that leans into contrast by mixing tequila, citrus, and prickly pear for a balance of sweet and tangy, per a press release.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The hosts drank tequila on air, and seemed to be out of control of themselves and each other.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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