mescal

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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. 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
  • And for the Correspondent there’s a fruity tequila and mezcal number with Thai basil.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
  • In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • This marks a significant expansion of the President's Choice line, which sees its limited-release bottles quickly disappear into the hands of bourbon collectors and whiskey enthusiasts.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • While net sales for Brown-Forman's whiskey products — Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve — were flat for fiscal year 2025 compared with the prior year, the company's tequila and ready-to-drink portfolios declined 14% and 6%, respectively.
    Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • One is a gin drink with a tiny, yellow ice cube in the shape of a ducky sitting in the glass.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Remove the pan from the heat and pour the brandy over the chicken.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Orlando Sentinel Pride Month begs for fun recipes: These rainbow popsicles tick every box Pride Month begs for easy, fun recipes and these rainbow popsicles fit the bill: colorful for the holiday, cooling for summer, perfect for kids and easily upgradable to adult (just add vodka!).
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
  • In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Loquats are a national icon, pictured on souvenirs and contributing to recipes for everything from jams and jellies to chutneys, cakes, and even liqueurs, so be sure to sample those too.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
  • She’s then seen opening a bottle of St-Germain and pouring the elderflower liqueur into a glass.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • The liner will offer 226 spacious suites for up to 452 guests, as well as world-class dining, an extensive wine collection, and a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
  • Tickets to the event include all wine, food samples and an 18-ounce keepsake wine glass.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025

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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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