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Recent Examples of schnapps
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.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The three of us spent a very enjoyable stretch of days together, walking, talking, drinking vodka and schnapps, watching a rustic Azerbaijani family’s YouTube channel, and cutting open agates on the lapidary saw that Lockwood and Kendall keep in their basement.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The original’s a sweet, fruity mix—vodka, peach schnapps, iced tea, that sort of thing.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Aboard the ship, the impressive cuisine includes fresh fish bought locally (including Arctic char, halibut, cod, and haddock), local cheeses and charcuterie, and Icelandic beers, schnapps, and vodka on the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The three of us spent a very enjoyable stretch of days together, walking, talking, drinking vodka and schnapps, watching a rustic Azerbaijani family’s YouTube channel, and cutting open agates on the lapidary saw that Lockwood and Kendall keep in their basement.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The original’s a sweet, fruity mix—vodka, peach schnapps, iced tea, that sort of thing.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Aboard the ship, the impressive cuisine includes fresh fish bought locally (including Arctic char, halibut, cod, and haddock), local cheeses and charcuterie, and Icelandic beers, schnapps, and vodka on the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnapps
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This method also had the practical downside of rendering my colander unusable for straining the rigatoni for my Wednesday-night pasta alla vodka.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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But there are some creative takes on the cocktail menu, too, like the 1790, made with Belvedere vodka, Varnelli caffe moka, Clement Mahina coconut, and cold brew.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The regular menu features Bonnell’s ever-popular bison filet with whiskey cream, or lamb, elk, pork, steaks or a tequila-lime game hen.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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This sparkling cocktail is actually a riff on the Cosmopolitan, subbing out the Cointreau or Triple Sec in favor of Contratto Aperitif, an Italian liqueur similar to Campari.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Saliza Sour is an elevated version of the classic Amaretto Sour, using a premium Italian amaretto liqueur and fresh citrus juice.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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The owners of National Bakery and Central Standard Distillery have united our love of sugar and brandy to add another flavor to the ranks of Polish paczki.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Our guide Lusine didn’t miss a beat, telling us about Armenia’s exports of precious metals, tea and brandy, and how river rafting was best from May to October.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once vodka entered the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, sales of gin declined in favor of its less-flavorful cousin.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mercor has contracts with experts in subjects ranging from medicine, law and finance to comedy, sports and even wine.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Guests sipped martinis on the couch, while those on the dance floor opted for the more dance-friendly tequila soda.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And now, a new experience will bring all three under one roof, complete with a glass of tequila in hand.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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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
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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,
The Arizona Republic,
11 Apr. 2024
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“Schnapps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnapps. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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