LIQUEUR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

liqueur

noun

Definition of liqueur

as in vodka

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Recent Examples of liqueur 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 Now Italian liqueur producer Luxardo is hoping to solve that problem. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 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

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Noun

The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
The recipe stars a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, vodka, and cold, crisp white wine.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

The Islay Rum Distillery certainly stands out as being the only rum producer on Islay, but there are other rum distilleries in Scotland, a country that is obviously much more associated with whisky.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Guests get wooden chips to trade in for liquor at the whiskey-centric bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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

Noun

The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 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

Noun

Depending on the itinerary, experiences may extend beyond the dining room through sushi demonstrations, tequila tastings and intimate culinary moments inspired by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature approach.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The tequila is produced from agave grown in Jalisco and then aged for more than a year in American oak barrels.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 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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