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Recent Examples of brandy
Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 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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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 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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Meanwhile, scotch whisky wouldn’t even exist without the decaying power of peat—a terrifying thought, if there ever was one.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The blackcurrant liqueur tastes like a concentrated version of that sweet-tart fruit, with notes of plum, cherry, and warm spices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Add an extra pour of tequila or liqueur for $1 all day.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cookbook author Ella Quittner thinks vodka is the key to tender, flaky biscuits.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The pasta menu offers a choice of eight entrees such as spaghettis, rigatoni in vodka sauce, or pasta with beef Genovese.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a Caramel Espresso Martini and an elixir called Fluffy Dreams (gin, zesty syrup, lemon juice, aquafaba, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, elderflower, citrus bitters).—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Leven’s fast-casual sister concepts, Leven Downtown will be a full-service restaurant with a bar, expanded wine program and an Italian menu centered on pasta, pizza and sandwiches.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reportedly designed by New York designer Peter Marino, the planes include private bedroom suites with queen-size beds, bathrooms with stand-up showers and electric bidets, and a lounge with a wet bar and wine chiller, according to images obtained by NBC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 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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Various cans of alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages, including Captain Morgan's rum and cola; Bacardi's mango mojito; Archers' schnapps and lemonade; Malibu's pineapple and piña colada cocktails; and Gordon's gin and tonic cocktails, are displayed for sale in a supermarket on Jan. 10, 2024.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Pair your meal with the extensive tequila menu, and finish it off with a traditional flan made with vanilla bean, orange liqueur, and a strawberry glaze.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that means a Latin steakhouse (Leña), a Mexican and Peruvian spot (Corteza), an homage to Buenos Aires (Volante), and an Agave Library for a tequila or mezcal to finish off the night.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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