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Recent Examples of brandy
Once the cheese is melted and smooth, stir in brandy.
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
The brandy in the mayo might seem odd, but is inspired by the shrimp bisque found on menus across New Orleans, which is often made with cognac.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The intensifying global trade war comes as the spirits industry grapples with a sharp downturn in sales following a post-COVID boom, and steep levies imposed by China on European brandy, hitting cognac especially.
—Emma Rumney, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
The brandy in the mayo might seem odd, but is inspired by the shrimp bisque found on menus across New Orleans, which is often made with cognac.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The intensifying global trade war comes as the spirits industry grapples with a sharp downturn in sales following a post-COVID boom, and steep levies imposed by China on European brandy, hitting cognac especially.
—Emma Rumney, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandy
Noun
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The whiskey is intense on the nose, featuring milk chocolate, plum jam, and red berry notes, especially redcurrant.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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It should be noted that the age reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle, so there could be older liquid included as well.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Berry Tiramisu Stick with the tiramisu theme, but replace the lemon with fruit liqueur and berries of your choice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 May 2025
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But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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There's the spirit-forward, bittersweet drinkers, there's the bubbly citrus folks, there's the texture folks who like vodka soda.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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In a cocktail shaker filled partially with ice, add 2 ¼ ounces gin, ½ ounce St. Germain, ½ ounce simple syrup, and ¾ ounce fresh lime juice.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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There’s an extensive buffet curated by chefs based in the Nordic region and the bar is well stocked with Finnish gins, craft beers and specialty cocktails.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The cocktail — which is consumed in great quantities every third weekend of May — is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In March, President Trump floated the idea of slapping tariffs as high as 200% on European wine imports.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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The waitstaff is cordial and quite eager to tell you about the day’s specials and to point you to the screed of Croatian wines on the list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Situated in the northern Baja California Peninsula just under two hours from San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico’s premier viticultural region, producing more than 70 percent of the wine in a country still mostly associated with beer and tequila.—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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The list features hundreds of agricultural and industrial items, along with bourbon, tequila and other spirits — a sore point between the trading partners, with U.S. President Donald Trump in March threatening to put a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
8 May 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 25 May. 2025.
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