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Recent Examples of liqueur
The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
The traditional recipe calls for 1 ounce of cassis to 5 ounces of wine, but more modern tastes tend to reduce the liqueur to half an ounce.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Cocktails include the Rebujito, made with a sherry blend, Spanish melon, lemon, tonic and mint; the Fig Leaf Boulevardier, with Japanese whisky, Campari, Cocchi Rosa and fig leaf liqueur; and the Sea Buckthorn 75, featuring genmaicha gin, sea buckthorn cordial, lemon and Champagne.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
The traditional recipe calls for 1 ounce of cassis to 5 ounces of wine, but more modern tastes tend to reduce the liqueur to half an ounce.
—Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Cocktails include the Rebujito, made with a sherry blend, Spanish melon, lemon, tonic and mint; the Fig Leaf Boulevardier, with Japanese whisky, Campari, Cocchi Rosa and fig leaf liqueur; and the Sea Buckthorn 75, featuring genmaicha gin, sea buckthorn cordial, lemon and Champagne.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liqueur
Noun
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This fizzy, champagne vodka cocktail is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon by the pool.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Court documents said O'Connor bought beer, vodka, whiskey and condoms for the mostly 14- and 15-year-old teens and encouraged them to drink, resulting in some teens drinking to the point of vomiting and unconsciousness.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Wait, so then why did Benji and the cameras catch him pouring whiskey into his solo cup?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Andrew Jackson threw open the White House for an 1829 Inauguration Day bash so unruly that staff eventually dispersed the crowd by moving tubs of whiskey and ice cream to the lawn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Past an entryway lined with lockers, a bartender poured brandy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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During the main competition, presented by the Flair Bartending Association, participants must make five cocktails in six minutes, including one original drink and a Spanish Long Island Iced Tea with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, cognac, sour mix and simple syrup, topped with Coke.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Local touches were everywhere, from an extensive collection of books ranging from South African chick-lit to memoirs of Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, and Siya Kolisi to a mini-bar stocked with gin, rum, and brandy made with Cape Fynbos plants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The cocktail, a staple of the Preakness, is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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The document states Williams was working as a manager at Uncle Lou’s when undercover agents bought a shot of vodka and another of peppermint schnapps.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Inside, a no-hassle check-in is paired with a glass of wine made from estate grapes by local vintner Ken Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Alongside what Minsky’s calls Kansas City Style pizza, customers can enjoy all-day happy hour this week — $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium and craft drafts, $5 well drinks and $5 wine by the glass.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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All Día sits in ultra-premium RTD territory, betting that the same consumer paying up for a functional mocktail or a six-pack of premium zero-proof lager will pay up for a transparent, real tequila spritz too.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Upstairs, there’s a VIP area and private event space, plus a tequila and mezcal tasting room and lounge.—
Connie Ogle
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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“Liqueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liqueur. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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