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Recent Examples of gin
Court records show James drank up to 24 beers at a party, downed some gin and also took LSD before returning to his room at Dick’s house.
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Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Plymouth gin uses a selection of botanicals, with juniper being the most prominent.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Order a flawlessly foamy Silver Gin Fizz—gin, lemon and egg white shaken to perfection and topped with soda—or let the bartenders surprise you with a creation inspired by your favorite scents and flavors.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Martinis were made using bottles of house gin or vodka stuffed with jalapeño peppers and served in a shot glass for a dollar.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Plymouth gin uses a selection of botanicals, with juniper being the most prominent.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Order a flawlessly foamy Silver Gin Fizz—gin, lemon and egg white shaken to perfection and topped with soda—or let the bartenders surprise you with a creation inspired by your favorite scents and flavors.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Martinis were made using bottles of house gin or vodka stuffed with jalapeño peppers and served in a shot glass for a dollar.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gin
Noun
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Fans who took advantage of the Sox’s special offer were treated to a pregame bar crawl that included whiskey tasting and BBQ pork samples along with a lower-level ticket to the game.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Stranahan’s has been making exclusively single malt whiskey since it was founded in 2004.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Indigenous culinary entrepreneur Daniel Motlop (Seven Seasons) will serve his vodka made from native yams harvested from the Northern Territory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The festival will be headlined by legendary artists Timbaland and B.o.B, and will feature tequila tastings, local taco eateries and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, celebrity tequilas grew by 40 percent, or three times the overall category growth rate of 13 percent.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some moms might even appreciate an attractive bottle of liqueur as a gift to cherish the pleasant memories of the day.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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While imports of whiskey, liqueurs, vodka and brandy also grew, none matched tequila’s explosive rise.—
Andrew Muhammad,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Under Joseph Losey’s direction, the seedy streets of Berlin become the sunny avenues of Los Angeles, the shambling beggars become roving gangs of coiffed teenage boys, the killer’s drink changes from schnapps to bourbon, and the overall effect is a little less morally ambiguous than the original.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The most notable wines from the north, all Syrah-dominant, are Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Cote-Rotie, and Saint Joseph.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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After a spike in alcohol sales with the COVID pandemic in 2020, sales of wine, beer and spirits have fallen recently.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 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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“Gin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gin. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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