liqueur

noun

Definition of liqueurnext
as in vodka

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Recent Examples of liqueur Like pumpkin spice, pickle can be a seasoning, liqueur or scented candle, but its vibe is steadfastly sour and salty. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 The cocktails, on the other hand (which also rotate), take Japanese ingredients like wasabi and shisho and give them a twist with umeshu (plum wine or liqueur) and liqueur de café for an inventive take on an espresso martini. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 According to the brand, this decaf liqueur is produced using a multi-step process. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 This Italian liqueur is both bitter and refreshing. — Sarah Moreno may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for liqueur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liqueur
  1. vodka
  2. whiskey
  3. brandy
  4. gin
  5. schnapps
  6. wine
  7. tequila
  8. mescal
Noun
  • The South Florida fruits are mostly enjoyed fresh by home gardeners, but they’ve also been baked into French fries — and even turned into vodka.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The vodka rigatoni is especially popular, and the restaurant has even received recognition from the Michelin Guide.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • On June 24, 1889, Butch Cassidy hunched over a shot of whiskey in the bar of the Telluride pool hall—and started watching the San Miguel Valley Bank right across the street very, very closely.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • View gallery - 4 images From Smokpub, makers of a compact electric cocktail and whisky smoker, comes the Doubot, a sourdough fermentation system currently on Kickstarter.
    — Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Today, a cohort of distilleries—including numerous small, independent operations—are producing their own takes on American brandy.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of brandy
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  • 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
  • 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
Definition of gin
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
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  • Don’t over-complicate things and don’t judge a wine by a fancy label (or a book by a fancy design).
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Certain foods call for certain drinks, and children are sometimes given small amounts of wine at dinner.
    — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Drama Club’s focus stems from the group’s love of agave spirits, as well as the current popularity of tequila and mezcal.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of tequila
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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