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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
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Cookbook author Ella Quittner thinks vodka is the key to tender, flaky biscuits.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The pasta menu offers a choice of eight entrees such as spaghettis, rigatoni in vodka sauce, or pasta with beef Genovese.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, scotch whisky wouldn’t even exist without the decaying power of peat—a terrifying thought, if there ever was one.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The blackcurrant liqueur tastes like a concentrated version of that sweet-tart fruit, with notes of plum, cherry, and warm spices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Add an extra pour of tequila or liqueur for $1 all day.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 1918, then-owner Philip Guichet invented the Grasshopper cocktail, incorporating white and green crème de menthe, white and dark crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream and brandy.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Additional menu items include a brandy Old Fashioned ($7) and an Italian cannoli ($4).—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a Caramel Espresso Martini and an elixir called Fluffy Dreams (gin, zesty syrup, lemon juice, aquafaba, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, elderflower, citrus bitters).—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this, storing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other types of spirits in the freezer is typically safe.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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