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Recent Examples of schnapps
Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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, 9 Dec. 2025
There’s nothing like a glass of schnapps—an unsweetened, strong spirit akin to a fruit brandy—to warm up a cold winter’s evening by the fireplace.
—Air Mail, 22 Nov. 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
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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, 9 Dec. 2025
There’s nothing like a glass of schnapps—an unsweetened, strong spirit akin to a fruit brandy—to warm up a cold winter’s evening by the fireplace.
—Air Mail, 22 Nov. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnapps
Noun
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This fizzy, champagne vodka cocktail is the perfect drink for a hot summer afternoon by the pool.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Court documents said O'Connor bought beer, vodka, whiskey and condoms for the mostly 14- and 15-year-old teens and encouraged them to drink, resulting in some teens drinking to the point of vomiting and unconsciousness.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Between September and December 2020, Xu replaced the contents of coffee capsules, whiskey bottles and water bottles in colleagues’ offices with methylmercury chloride, an acute toxin that can be fatal if swallowed, inhaled or touched.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Forty year-old Canadian corn whisky?—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This Italian liqueur is both bitter and refreshing.—
Sarah Moreno
May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Benny-and-hot being served, a traditional Burnley drink of French liqueur Benedictine with hot water that was popularised by the east Lancashire soldiers returning from World War One.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Mixing sparkling water with dry white wine and a bit of peach brandy turns this summer sangria into the drink of the summer.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Past an entryway lined with lockers, a bartender poured brandy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The distillery’s single malt whiskey takes three years to age, but in the interim, Blue Flag will also produce gin and beer, said Nate Swan, Blue Flag’s head of operations.—
Emily Holshouser
May 28,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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Yes — Ritual Zero Proof is designed to swap directly for full-proof liquor in any cocktail, classic or experimental, with a lineup that covers whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Inside, a no-hassle check-in is paired with a glass of wine made from estate grapes by local vintner Ken Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Alongside what Minsky’s calls Kansas City Style pizza, customers can enjoy all-day happy hour this week — $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium and craft drafts, $5 well drinks and $5 wine by the glass.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Noun
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All Día sits in ultra-premium RTD territory, betting that the same consumer paying up for a functional mocktail or a six-pack of premium zero-proof lager will pay up for a transparent, real tequila spritz too.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Upstairs, there’s a VIP area and private event space, plus a tequila and mezcal tasting room and lounge.—
Connie Ogle
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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