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Recent Examples of brandy
For traditional lodging, bed down at Mountain House Rajska Vrata in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where ski days end on the sunny patio with local specialties such as nettle soup or herbal rakija (brandy) around the fireplace.
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
My dad considered luxury his old Jaguar two-seater that smelled of leather and oil, a cigar and a brandy, and long, indulgent lunches at great restaurants.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The cocktail also contained an apricot liqueur and brandy, according to the study.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For those looking for toasty beverages that highlight fall fruits, search menus for warm apple or pear ciders mixed with apple brandy, whiskey, spiced rum, or vodka.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
My dad considered luxury his old Jaguar two-seater that smelled of leather and oil, a cigar and a brandy, and long, indulgent lunches at great restaurants.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The cocktail also contained an apricot liqueur and brandy, according to the study.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
For those looking for toasty beverages that highlight fall fruits, search menus for warm apple or pear ciders mixed with apple brandy, whiskey, spiced rum, or vodka.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
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According to Heuisler, after 21 years in barrels the whiskey stood at about 110 proof, and only about a quarter of the liquid actually remained after decades of the angels drinking their share.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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That episode ended with Manning and Daniels on the playing surface at Ford Field in Detroit, pouring whiskey and salt into a full-sized bathtub to break the curse of Bobby Layne.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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And that’s the case with Bénédictine, the herbal French liqueur that gives the Monte Carlo its warming fall spice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mix the Solution Fill a spray bottle halfway with vodka, then top it off with water.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Order the chicories and the spicy campanelle alla vodka, and take a good look at their minimal-intervention wine list.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Matthews distillery opened by friends Matt Simpkins and Thomas Bogan uses North Carolina grains to make a variety of spirits, including whiskey, vodka, rum and gin.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass filled with ice, combine the gin, vermouth and absinthe.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Before Italy, my drinking experiences were limited to whatever my friends and I could sneak from our parents’ liquor cabinets, preferably something sickly sweet like peach schnapps and vanilla vodka drowned in Diet Coke.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Guests also enjoy beer, wine and schnapps tastings, a baking competition and more.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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The festival kicks off Thursday night with a Grand Tasting featuring small bites from local chefs, wine poured by the winemakers themselves, and a rhythmic night of music from The Psycodelics to round it out.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unlike straight-up soda makers, the InFizz fusion is indicated for wine, juice, and even cocktails.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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If made with tequila or mezcal, it’s called a Bloody Maria.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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In addition to launching his tequila brand, Strowman is now also a television host.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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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 5 Nov. 2025.
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