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gin

noun

Definition of gin

as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of gin Recent years have seen the opening of a small gin distillery and the launch of a spring literary festival, but most of Filey’s shops and cafés are long-established. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 July 2026 The cocktail menu is just as bountiful with concoctions like the Still Hot In Here (tequila, mint, passionfruit, pineapple, and lime) and Purple Rain (gin, beets, honey, lime). — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Nass suggests the Gray Lady, a citrusy gin concoction that borrows the nickname for Nantucket’s fog. — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Some of these islands are known for their cultural heritage and traditions, others for their pristine ecological landscapes and wildlife, and others still for their gin-clear waters. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gin

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Noun

As day turns to night, explore sophisticated drink spots such as Hey Palu for cocktails or the Port of Leith Distillery for whisky.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
That is clearly very bad news, although not entirely unexpected given the current state of the whiskey industry and the trajectory that the company has been on over the past couple of years.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Definition of whiskey

Noun

My favorite cocktail was Feelin’ Feverish, a lovely concoction of Absolut Mandrin vodka, Fever-Tree blood orange ginger beer, St-Germain, and lime juice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The Good Enough for Eleanor – a vodka cocktail with lemon, honey, grapefruit cordial and lillet blanc, topped with sparkling wine – is a mainstay.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

Through his flagship company Alliance Global, Tan also has interests in Emperador, the world’s biggest brandy maker, and the Philippine franchisee of McDonald’s.

— Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The indulgent, playful, and dessert-like mixed drink, which features crème de menthe, crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream, and brandy, came in second place at the event.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of brandy

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The singer was arrested in May 2025 and charged with assault, suspicion of grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon (a tequila bottle).

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
He was accused of attacking a music producer with a bottle of tequila at a London nightclub in 2023.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

The leaves produce a more aromatic and delicate liqueur, while the berries contribute greater tannin, fruit, and concentration.

— Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Definition of liqueur

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Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of wine

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The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026

Definition of schnapps

Noun

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
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

Definition of mescal

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