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schnapps

noun

Definition of schnapps

as in vodka

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Recent Examples of schnapps Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches. — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026 Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for schnapps

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Noun

My favorite cocktail was Feelin’ Feverish, a lovely concoction of Absolut Mandrin vodka, Fever-Tree blood orange ginger beer, St-Germain, and lime juice.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
The Good Enough for Eleanor – a vodka cocktail with lemon, honey, grapefruit cordial and lillet blanc, topped with sparkling wine – is a mainstay.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

As day turns to night, explore sophisticated drink spots such as Hey Palu for cocktails or the Port of Leith Distillery for whisky.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
That is clearly very bad news, although not entirely unexpected given the current state of the whiskey industry and the trajectory that the company has been on over the past couple of years.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Definition of whiskey

Noun

The leaves produce a more aromatic and delicate liqueur, while the berries contribute greater tannin, fruit, and concentration.

— Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Definition of liqueur

Noun

Through his flagship company Alliance Global, Tan also has interests in Emperador, the world’s biggest brandy maker, and the Philippine franchisee of McDonald’s.

— Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The indulgent, playful, and dessert-like mixed drink, which features crème de menthe, crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream, and brandy, came in second place at the event.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of brandy

Noun

Because as with botanicals in a gin, there are a number of ways to incorporate anise into aguardiente.

— Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
For cocktails, the menu is made up of classics, like a gin and tonic, or riffs that turn French 75s into Italian 75s with the addition of limoncello.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of gin

Noun

Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

The highway span was the exact ground covered last year by Sunshine Perez, who had made two trips to liquor stores to buy Patron tequila before driving the wrong way onto a Turnpike exit ramp.

— Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The value compounds because the tour is selling tickets, the album is driving streams, and the tequila and the sneaker campaign are both reinforcing the same orange-hued, community-first aesthetic in the culture at the same time.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

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, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024

Definition of mescal

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