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Recent Examples of firewater Nonalcoholic Alternatives Maybe the best route to avoid a hangover is to steer clear of firewater in the first place—easier said than done given the many social pressures around drinking. Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024 The response from a manager and a bartender toward dinner’s end was to introduce my posse to a Chinese spirit poised to make an appearance on the menu: clear firewater, potent as grappa, poured from a red-and-gold flask into thimble-size shot glasses. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023 This cocktail is a tribute to Madonna, Queen of Pop, and features mezcal, passionfruit, firewater bitter, Amarena cheery, and a smoking cinnamon stick. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022 Poitín is often called Irish moonshine, but that implies the crude firewater associated with American Prohibition-era bootleggers. Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021 The share price of Kweichow Moutai, China’s most exclusive brand of baijiu firewater, continues to soar, hinting at a thirst for luxury tipples among the super-rich. The Economist, 23 May 2020 The adult beverages are also pure Colombia, from the top-selling Aguila beer to the country’s official spirit, aguardiente (firewater!), to the sweetest-ever tropical margaritas. Allyson Reedy, The Know, 5 Sep. 2019 This version incorporates pineapple, allspice, falernum, spicy firewater, and a pinch of the superfood powder known as Blue Majik. Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 19 Feb. 2018 Either is perfect with the grapefruit, lime, agave, firewater bitters and a Tajín-speckled cucumber slice. Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firewater
Noun
  • The bar received a 60-day suspension of its liquor license after the shooting.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The liquor store is situated at the corner of Lancaster Avenue and Sterley Street, and the house is number 17 Spruce Street.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, many joked that the mystery bottle in question resembled that of an alcohol handle.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Taylor was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.
    Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Taking a break from the booze is no longer just reserved for Dry January.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s a potential 73,000 people a match paying for tickets, travel, merchandise, programmes, fanzines, food, drinks and more.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Nikki Bravo, the co-owner of Momentum Coffee in Chicago, raised prices by about 15% last week for lattes, cappuccinos and other drinks at her four locations.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s the idea behind Kahlúa’s newest release, the Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, a creamy, indulgent drink that blends coffee, rum, real cream, and Dunkin’s signature caramel flavor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • There’s always the option of creating your own drink and mixing with help from brands like Seedlip, Lyre’s, and Ritual Zero Proof, which make non-alcoholic alternatives to spirits like gin, tequila, rum, and whiskey.
    Essence, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For liquid varieties in bottles, replace after 6 to 12 months.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • It's also exceeded its funding goal for the Elio bottle with more than 650 backers on board.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Firewater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firewater. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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