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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 second release was a reposado version of this symphony barrel maturation, and to my palate this tequila was a bit raw and woody.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to a statement of charges document, Haley allegedly offered oral sex to a former student on multiple occasions, offered to buy the student tequila and sent the student $630 via Apple Pay.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brown-Forman — The maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey surged 12% after The Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac approached the spirits company for a potential deal.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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The glossy cola-and-whiskey frosting adds tons of richness and amps the cake's sweetness while adding that gentle whiskey and boozy warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Higitus Figitus — Italian gin, balsamic vermouth, basil, lemon and tonic — might just be my new favorite warm-weather drink.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nueve Almas Agave spirit, Emilia vodka and an orange moonshine liquor are all sold under the restuarant’s label, while its gin product is sold under the brand Dorotea Gin.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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The priest escapes from the mestizo and returns to the capital city, where he is caught by the police for possessing brandy and jailed.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And while vodka Martinis can be charming all their own, the aromatic complexities of gin and vermouth lock into each other like a vacuum seal, and render the cocktail’s 130-year dominance immediately clear.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vodka brand also came up with a cocktail recipe called Le Zoé Spritz.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around the dining room, a digestif cart offers diners housemade liqueurs like palo verde vermouth or amaro made from native squash.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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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For convenience, the market’s full retail wine section is located right next to the enoteca.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival, participants settle in with some wine and cheese before class begins — arrive early or linger longer to enjoy their shop too, featuring ample kitchen supplies for recreating your recipe at home (10% discount for class registrants).—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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