tequila

noun

Definition of tequilanext
as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of tequila To drink, look for cocktails like a maracuya margarita, an elote old fashioned or a lemongrass spritz, alongside a selection of Mexican beers, whiskeys, mezcal and tequila flights and wines. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 According to the police report, the league received a $1,351 bill that included an $800 bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila and a $50 bucket of Modelo beer from the Las Vegas strip club Las Toxicas, the Review-Journal reported. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Fieri recently visited Sacramento in February, promoting his tequila and mezcal brand developed with rock singer Sammy Hagar. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 This drink menu is fully aware of KC’s sticky-hot summer weather, pairing tequila or rum with fruit and citrus, or offering a frozen drink in the form of a frosé (frozen rosé at $16). — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tequila
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tequila
  1. whiskey
  2. vodka
  3. gin
  4. mescal
  5. liqueur
  6. wine
  7. brandy
  8. schnapps
Noun
  • On June 24, 1889, Butch Cassidy hunched over a shot of whiskey in the bar of the Telluride pool hall—and started watching the San Miguel Valley Bank right across the street very, very closely.
    — Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • View gallery - 4 images From Smokpub, makers of a compact electric cocktail and whisky smoker, comes the Doubot, a sourdough fermentation system currently on Kickstarter.
    — Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • The wine and cocktail menu sports a few local makers too, including Gruet Winery’s sparkling wine and Hollow Spirits vodka, which is shaken into the restaurant’s take on a Vesper martini.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • The recipe stars a can of frozen lemonade concentrate, lemon juice, vodka, and cold, crisp white wine.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of gin
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
Noun
  • 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
  • This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • In any business, including wine, those two motivations are not mutually exclusive.
    — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • The restaurant also had a vast wine, beer, and cocktail menu.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Today, a cohort of distilleries—including numerous small, independent operations—are producing their own takes on American brandy.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of brandy
Noun
  • The vast rooftop terrace is amazing, with a huge local following for its views (rue Saint-Paul and Notre-Dame Basilica on one side, the Old Port on the other), and cocktails, including a house cocktail that mixes peach purée, peach schnapps, orange juice, and sparkling wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Definition of schnapps

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