LIQUEUR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

liqueur

noun

Definition of liqueur

as in vodka

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Recent Examples of liqueur This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The drink balanced bright citrus notes with tropical sweetness from passion fruit liqueur, showcasing how a 100% blue agave tequila creates a smooth and balanced cocktail. — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for liqueur

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Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vodka

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The new whisky series is called Moments from The Glorious Playground, a reference to the nickname for the area surrounding Gleneagles.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Redwood Empire Since its founding in 2013, Redwood Empire has become one of California’s most recognizable whiskey brands.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of whiskey

Noun

What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place.

— Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of brandy

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Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Today, Tanqueray remains one of the world’s most iconic gin brands, celebrated for its bold character, timeless sophistication, and unmistakably balanced botanicals.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gin

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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

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In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783, the son of a stern Scottish immigrant who ran a tidy import business selling wine, sugar, and hardware.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

The drinks will incorporate tequila, mezcal, sotol (a tradiitional spirit) and ingredients such as coconut, lemongrass, cucumber, hibiscus, piloncillo, cacao and seasonal fruit.

— Evan Moore August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
He’s even been included in 23XI’s traditional victory celebration after a race win, where every member of the team does a shot of tequila, except Rowdy’s shot is water.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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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