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Recent Examples of schnapps
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.
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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
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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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
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
Noun
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Shanghai Mule is a light, fizzy combination of vodka and ginger with a touch of complexity from Chinese five-spice.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grain component consists of a slightly larger proportion than last year’s release, and O’Gorman selected more mature batches of grain whiskey matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels (the exact makeup of the blend is not revealed).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Craig’s Can’t-Miss Spots In Columbia This Cajun-Creole restaurant and whiskey bar in the heart of downtown is a must for Craig and his brother Ryan.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant is mixing Dorotea Gin with Mexican corn liqueur, Oaxacan chile pasilla liqueur, Strega Liqueur, tangelo and lime.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Named for the famous French liqueur, chartreuse is shaping up to be the shade of spring.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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It's made in Cádiz, Spain's southernmost province, world-renowned for its sherry and brandy, with producers concentrated in one region.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include breakfast served in the ballroom, courtyard, or piazza; afternoon tea and hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary nightcap of port, sherry, or brandy.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fiery Tom Yam – a heady mix of gin, coriander, chilli, ginger and lime – is a must.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Trader Joe’s Espresso Martini uses only vodka, so customers who don’t like the taste of gin and vodka together might be caught off guard by this new version.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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The food, the mezcal, the natural wine, the arts scene, the greenery… its appeal is near-universal no matter the traveler or the time of year.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the prep day before the guests’ arrival winds down, Ben tells João about Ellie’s reaction to the wine mix-up in their cabin.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pair your meal with the extensive tequila menu, and finish it off with a traditional flan made with vanilla bean, orange liqueur, and a strawberry glaze.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that means a Latin steakhouse (Leña), a Mexican and Peruvian spot (Corteza), an homage to Buenos Aires (Volante), and an Agave Library for a tequila or mezcal to finish off the night.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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