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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 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Social Cantina is set for patio parties, tequila dinners and local partnerships.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Of course, proof chasers and hazmat hounds are going to love this whiskey, and there’s nothing wrong with that—drinking whiskey is an entirely subjective experience.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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And the movie, with these two sexy people sparring for about 10 minutes, only to settle their differences over whiskey before a roaring fire in a snowbound cabin that looks like a vacation hideaway, has an unironic romance-novel baby-it’s-cold-outside vibe of old-school desert-island love.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Still, the distillery continues to make gin, rye whiskey, and sometimes other spirits that don’t fit into these categories like Old Potrero Christmas Spirit.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Above the bar, there are two rows of gin bottles, with a two-way mirror between them and an infinity mirror behind the second row.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This extra moist cake is made with applesauce and Granny Smith apples and a dash of apple brandy for good measure.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Order the deluxe martini with gin or vodka, extra-dry vermouth, and olives or a twist; pair with truffle fries and the hearts of romaine Caesar, available on special request from the restaurant, all as classic as the setting itself.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Popular dishes included the lasagna, penne alla vodka and chicken parm sandwich.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Alcoholic drinks include: Beer Cocktails Hard seltzers Liquors and liqueurs Wine 6.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Before Italy, my drinking experiences were limited to whatever my friends and I could sneak from our parents’ liquor cabinets, preferably something sickly sweet like peach schnapps and vanilla vodka drowned in Diet Coke.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Guests also enjoy beer, wine and schnapps tastings, a baking competition and more.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The price for Raclette Rafting is 90 Swiss francs (around $113 USD) per person and includes a full raclette dinner, wine, tea, blankets, a guide, and safety gear.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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