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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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The new spot will look and operate similar to its existing locations, though the team plans to launch a specialty line of Añejo tequila soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Craft margaritas and other tequila-forward cocktails on the menu, too.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Clynelish 1983 is another 42-year-old whisky, aged entirely in bourbon barrels resulting in big tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, along with honey and vanilla.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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At the end of the performance, Stapleton beckoned the talk-show host over and handed him a glass of whiskey.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2026
Noun
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My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Add gin and enough ice to fill the shaker half full.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms are outfitted with rust-red linen drapery that adds a pop of warmth, custom brandy-colored velvet beds and bespoke furniture, including wood cabinets and desks topped with Calacatta Viola marble.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Signature dishes include steak tartare, lobster bisque with cider brandy and chive Chantilly, and a rotating selection of seasonal plates.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 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,
8 May 2026
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The signature drink, the Lavender Mule—a mix of vodka, ginger beer, and homemade lavender infusion—is the perfect way to kick off the night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Berry Tiramisu Stick with the tiramisu theme, but replace the lemon with fruit liqueur and berries of your choice.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 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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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can stay in the heart of downtown in the lovely, classic rooms of Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (with a delicious daily continental breakfast and a complimentary afternoon wine hour) or, just a block away, at the upscale Hotel Healdsburg.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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