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Recent Examples of mescal
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.
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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, 11 Apr. 2024
Lance Darrow was behind the bar, serving tequilas and mescal, and using talent and creativity to prepare the latest trendy mixed drinks.
—Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 9 July 2023
Diners can opt for other alcohol as well; one group recently chose to do it with a smoky mescal.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2018
The bar will feature a large selection of tequilas and mescals.
—Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
Like at Barrio, Pablo y Pablo also boasts a big agave spirits list, around 70 different mescals and tequilas.
—Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017
Upscale mescal has become the hip drink of sophisticated young Mexicans who wish to celebrate their national or pre-Colombian roots.
—Chantal Martineau, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
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, 11 Apr. 2024
Lance Darrow was behind the bar, serving tequilas and mescal, and using talent and creativity to prepare the latest trendy mixed drinks.
—Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 9 July 2023
Diners can opt for other alcohol as well; one group recently chose to do it with a smoky mescal.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2018
The bar will feature a large selection of tequilas and mescals.
—Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
Like at Barrio, Pablo y Pablo also boasts a big agave spirits list, around 70 different mescals and tequilas.
—Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017
Upscale mescal has become the hip drink of sophisticated young Mexicans who wish to celebrate their national or pre-Colombian roots.
—Chantal Martineau, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mescal
Noun
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The two specialty cocktails are the Herb Garden Elixir made with tequila blanco, cucumber, jalapenos, basil and lime, and the Planet Punch, which blends tequila reposado, passion fruit, orange juice, lime and grenadine.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a cigar lounge, with lockers for guests’ private whisky bottles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a reminder, hazmat means that the whiskey is bottled at more than 140 proof, which the FAA has deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The front room reads like an elegant chocolate shop—glass cases lined with glossy bonbons filled with citrusy orange-blossom gin or the caramel warmth of an old-fashioned.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Out the front there’s a garden designed by Peter Korn for a dry climate, as water is in scarce supply here; and the back reveals an outdoor patio and bar with low-slung sofas on which to sip raspberry gin cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Drinks include a tahini brandy milk punch, mimosas and Bloody Marys.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to The Athletic, Black bartenders in 1820s Virginia (including Jasper Crouch, Jim Cook, and John Dabney) were renowned for their juleps using gin, brandy, or even Champagne.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Made with a simple syrup that's a little sweet from strawberries and a little tart from the rhubarb, these sippers can be splashed with gin, vodka, or tequila.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Sicilian Butcher had a whole Parmesan wheel from which vodka pasta was served.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One answer sits in the structure of the wine industry itself.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The only self-pour beer, wine and coffee spot in Lake Norman with 46 taps on its main level and 24 taps on its rooftop.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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