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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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The list features hundreds of agricultural and industrial items, along with bourbon, tequila and other spirits — a sore point between the trading partners, with U.S. President Donald Trump in March threatening to put a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Situated in the northern Baja California Peninsula just under two hours from San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico’s premier viticultural region, producing more than 70 percent of the wine in a country still mostly associated with beer and tequila.—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The whiskey is intense on the nose, featuring milk chocolate, plum jam, and red berry notes, especially redcurrant.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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All of her creations are made with spirits — whiskey, cognac, gin and vodka — aromatic plants and less sugar.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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In a cocktail shaker filled partially with ice, add 2 ¼ ounces gin, ½ ounce St. Germain, ½ ounce simple syrup, and ¾ ounce fresh lime juice.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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There’s an extensive buffet curated by chefs based in the Nordic region and the bar is well stocked with Finnish gins, craft beers and specialty cocktails.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The whisky was initially matured in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a vintage 1980 calvados cask (a type of French apple brandy).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2025
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Get The Recipe 19 of 30 Triple B Milk Punch Bourbon, brandy, and buttermilk are what give this holiday punch its famous name.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Soju is a clear and colorless, a spirit similar to vodka, which lends itself to adding fruity flavors.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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There's the spirit-forward, bittersweet drinkers, there's the bubbly citrus folks, there's the texture folks who like vodka soda.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2025
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,
5 May 2025
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But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cocktail — which is consumed in great quantities every third weekend of May — is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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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
Noun
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The waitstaff is cordial and quite eager to tell you about the day’s specials and to point you to the screed of Croatian wines on the list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cocktails start at $16.50, beer at $14.50, wine is $13.50 and seltzers are $15.50.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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