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gin

noun

Definition of gin

as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of gin Adding a splash of gin and squeeze of lemon only enhanced the flavour. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026 Rum cocktails are available, as are gin, tequila/mezcal and vodka creations. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Made with gin, Campari, lemon, simple syrup, and muddled white grapes, it was created in 2001 by Vincenzo Errico in London. — Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Beneath it, sits Dua Lipa and her agent, sipping gin martinis. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gin

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Noun

Attendees sample tastings of live-fire dishes from various chefs while enjoying sips of premium whiskey and wines from the region.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Booker’s stands out as being the uncut, unfiltered member of this collection—in other words, the whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which usually ranges from about 120 to 130 proof, and it’s filtered only to remove barrel char.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of whiskey

Noun

Making her Broadway debut, Louis-Dreyfus plays Polly Wyeth, a vodka-swilling, Goyard-toting, Republican matriarch—more Bush, less Boebert—married to Lyman (Harris), an action star turned right-wing pol.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Williams poured vodka from a Trader Joe’s coconut water bottle into her drink.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

Despite the show getting pushed back a few days, Kansas City was as warm as a glass of brandy to Chris Stapleton in his return to the region.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
It was first aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in apple brandy barrels with cinnamon sticks.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of brandy

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For something more casual, Pancho Villa is the long-time Mexican restaurant known for tacos and tequila.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
There, the hotel recently launched The Ballantyne Private Select Reposado, a one-of-a-kind tequila barrel created exclusively for the hotel by Casa Obsidiana and finished in French oak wine barrels.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles.

— Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of liqueur

Noun

Tall Tales, the rooftop lounge, offers a few small bites, such as elote guacamole, along with a menu of cocktails, wine, beer, and a decent selection of nonalcoholic options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Born in 1865 into a wealthy family of landowners and wine merchants, Fayet learned to paint alongside his father and uncle, both amateur artists.

— Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

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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