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Recent Examples of libationThroughout the evening, including the pre-Oscars reception, nearly 20,000 glasses of specialty cocktails, Champagne and other libations were poured.—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 The three-course dinner includes specialty libations courtesy of Teeling Irish Whiskey.—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 For libations, the pub serves draft Guinness (non-alcoholic Guinness bottles are available too), Irish ales, wine and other staple beers.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026 This buzzing indoor-outdoor spot at the heart of the resort is the most convenient place to grab post-ski libations and barbecue.—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for libation
The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.
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Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.