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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
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Joining it is newcomer Prickly Ever After Rita, a margarita that leans into contrast by mixing tequila, citrus, and prickly pear for a balance of sweet and tangy, per a press release.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The hosts drank tequila on air, and seemed to be out of control of themselves and each other.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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Run by Whisky Magazine and judged by a panel of Canadian and international whisky experts, the awards are focused entirely on Canadian production.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Royce’s Port Charlotte infuses a wee bit of Scotch whisky into velvety fresh cream and chocolate for an Islay experience that leaves a hint of smoke with the silky milk chocolate.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hidden in a square of Bissinger’s Gin & Tonic bar is a liquid center resembling the botanicals in gin and tonic.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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There will be a strawberry cheesecake dessert for $8 and a ruby-red Strawberry Fields cocktail made with gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and honey syrup for $17.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The brand offers a 12-piece box, with Italian marasca cherries and Paul Masson VSOP brandy enrobed in dark chocolate and red cocoa butter.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.—
Ron Faiola,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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My father was also sullen from the vodka, and after grumbling some would fall asleep on his grungy sleeper berth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Simply top with more Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and olive oil to really lean into the vodka pasta vibe!—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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To that end, our brownie pudding has espresso powder and coffee liqueur in the batter to create an extra rich dessert.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Drinks lean clever and European, with unexpected influences such as the Rune Stone Cowboy, made with Rey Campero mezcal, Gilka Kümmel (a German liqueur), Alchemist Amer amaro, ginger and lime.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s the world-weary Fundholz hoping his begging will earn him enough for a little schnapps, and Tönnchen, forever fixated on food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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My Australian vowels were not corrected, but I was introduced to fine wine, opera and the royal family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Sacramento County wine sales totaled more than $167 million.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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