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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mescal
Noun
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After indulging in a few light bites and a complete tequila tasting, the pair was surprised with tacos, which had a hefty price tag of $25,000 each.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the Johnnie Walker and Don Julio owner is facing higher tariffs for some of its brands, its Mexican tequila and Canadian whisky are exempt because of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fans who took advantage of the Sox’s special offer were treated to a pregame bar crawl that included whiskey tasting and BBQ pork samples along with a lower-level ticket to the game.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Stranahan’s has been making exclusively single malt whiskey since it was founded in 2004.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His creative recipe blends floral gin with honey, lemon juice, dry white apple vermouth, sparkling lemon water, ice cubes and six saffron pistils.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But celebrities continue to push the boundaries on gin, vodka, whiskey, and beyond.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The brandy in the mayo might seem odd, but is inspired by the shrimp bisque found on menus across New Orleans, which is often made with cognac.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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The oldest brandy label still around today is Laird & Company which began distilling its Applejack brandy in 1780 in New Jersey.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Indigenous culinary entrepreneur Daniel Motlop (Seven Seasons) will serve his vodka made from native yams harvested from the Northern Territory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The liqueur gives it a round, supple quality, the kind of drink that’s appreciably different from a classic Old Fashioned but that scratches a similar itch, and that is, or should be, never too sweet. Is the Godfather among the greatest cocktails ever made?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Shilpa tapped clear spirits and additions (vodka and white wine) to ensure the hue and flavor of the liqueur shone through.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Under Joseph Losey’s direction, the seedy streets of Berlin become the sunny avenues of Los Angeles, the shambling beggars become roving gangs of coiffed teenage boys, the killer’s drink changes from schnapps to bourbon, and the overall effect is a little less morally ambiguous than the original.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Tom Hyland writes about wine (and sometimes) food from Europe and US.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In Rochelle Dowden-Lord’s debut, Lush, four wine experts—a wunderkind sommelier, a food writer, a social media influencer, and the owner of a popular, but mediocre wine brand—are invited to a French vineyard for the weekend.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 May 2025
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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