tequila

noun

Definition of tequilanext
as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of tequila Backstage, where shots of tequila are being poured and passed between adults, Wilson is continually checking in about the plan for his entrance. — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Shortly after the Clooneys welcomed their twins in 2017, George and Rande sold their Casamigos tequila brand for $1 billion to British beverage giant Diageo. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The bar menu also contains a panzona michelada, watermelon margarita and a mangonada slushie with tequila. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 George and Rande have been friends for years, and founded the Casamigos tequila business together with Mike Meldman in 2013. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 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
  • Attendees sample tastings of live-fire dishes from various chefs while enjoying sips of premium whiskey and wines from the region.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Booker’s stands out as being the uncut, unfiltered member of this collection—in other words, the whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which usually ranges from about 120 to 130 proof, and it’s filtered only to remove barrel char.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • Making her Broadway debut, Louis-Dreyfus plays Polly Wyeth, a vodka-swilling, Goyard-toting, Republican matriarch—more Bush, less Boebert—married to Lyman (Harris), an action star turned right-wing pol.
    — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Williams poured vodka from a Trader Joe’s coconut water bottle into her drink.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of vodka
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  • It was usually made with gin, but Fizz variations proliferated throughout every spirit and style.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its signature Gin Zen, made with gin, ginger, and lime, has been a favorite since 1998.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 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
  • During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • Tall Tales, the rooftop lounge, offers a few small bites, such as elote guacamole, along with a menu of cocktails, wine, beer, and a decent selection of nonalcoholic options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Born in 1865 into a wealthy family of landowners and wine merchants, Fayet learned to paint alongside his father and uncle, both amateur artists.
    — Julie Coe, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Despite the show getting pushed back a few days, Kansas City was as warm as a glass of brandy to Chris Stapleton in his return to the region.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It was first aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in apple brandy barrels with cinnamon sticks.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 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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