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Recent Examples of tequila
Crafted with tequila, triple sec, and lime, this popular budget cocktail was first launched in 2017, and the restaurant has brought it back every so often.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Armando Soriano, his wife and two children traveled from the fringes of the city to a smaller Fan Fest in a plaza just a mile from where Ramírez lives, where locals rolled up to the screen before them on motorcycles and beer, tequila and snacks were sold from plastic tubs strapped to moving carts.
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Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The legal minimum is three years in oak — an eternity by tequila standards.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The real reason for this is that Hart appeared in an ad for Patron earlier this year, a wise move for the tequila brand considering how the Finals turned out.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Armando Soriano, his wife and two children traveled from the fringes of the city to a smaller Fan Fest in a plaza just a mile from where Ramírez lives, where locals rolled up to the screen before them on motorcycles and beer, tequila and snacks were sold from plastic tubs strapped to moving carts.
—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The legal minimum is three years in oak — an eternity by tequila standards.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The real reason for this is that Hart appeared in an ad for Patron earlier this year, a wise move for the tequila brand considering how the Finals turned out.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tequila
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Lost Lantern’s passion for sourcing whiskey from every corner of this great land of ours has reached its apotheosis with its tribute to America on its 250th birthday, The United States Of Bourbon.
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Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
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That’s what the Coco de Agua with vodka tastes like to me.
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Specialty drinks include the Phoebe Jane ($15), which has vodka, black cherry and lemon-lime soda — the bar’s take on a Dirty Shirley.
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Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
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Despite its name, anyone can – and will – enjoy this refreshing cocktail, with an ingredient list that includes orange juice, gin, whiskey, and amaretto.
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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.
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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.
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This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
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The drink balanced bright citrus notes with tropical sweetness from passion fruit liqueur, showcasing how a 100% blue agave tequila creates a smooth and balanced cocktail.
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Sarris hopes that the novel illuminates an uncomfortable history of Sonoma County that remains largely invisible, looming beneath the soil of wine country.
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Frenchie's Owner Morgan Gray, a sommelier who has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for years, said downtown Santa Rosa offered the right mix of affordability and character for her first small business.
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Ask about the rakia selection too, as the national spirit (a potent fruit brandy) is available in a few flavors at Terra, and the team will happily arrange a tasting.
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Enjoy this one at room temperature out of a brandy snifter in order to maximize those complexities.
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Or swap out the peach schnapps for bourbon or light rum.
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The cocktail, a staple of the Preakness, is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tequila. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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