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Recent Examples of tequila
The $12 Pineapple Express is made with tequila, Jarritos pineapple soda, pineapple, lime and strawberry.
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Kendall Jenner launched a tequila brand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
If tequila is your best friend, mezcal is your best friend’s dangerous cousin, the one who rides a motorcycle and smokes cigarettes.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
And no hero character in any of Wilson’s previous stuff plays a larger role than part-time rock-and-roller Jack Macco, who Wilson meets when the guy is handing out free tequila samples at a liquor store.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Kendall Jenner launched a tequila brand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
If tequila is your best friend, mezcal is your best friend’s dangerous cousin, the one who rides a motorcycle and smokes cigarettes.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
And no hero character in any of Wilson’s previous stuff plays a larger role than part-time rock-and-roller Jack Macco, who Wilson meets when the guy is handing out free tequila samples at a liquor store.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tequila
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Production ceased in 1968 as American whiskey fell out of favor, and the trademark brand remained dormant for decades until it was resurrected in 2018.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The regular menu features Bonnell’s ever-popular bison filet with whiskey cream, or lamb, elk, pork, steaks or a tequila-lime game hen.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sister of my Papa, Louisiana woman who will wear Burberry to the socks and still carry a water bottle with vodka everywhere.—
Ashley Simpo,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wild presentations add to the fun, including the Girl Dinner, a gin or vodka freezer martini served in a vessel of ice and olives that’s part cocktail and part snack.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once vodka entered the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, sales of gin declined in favor of its less-flavorful cousin.—
Jerry & Krista Slater,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by the classic cocktail, a generous splash of olive juice gives the buttery sauce a bright, briny bite, while a couple jiggers of vodka or gin adds subtle depth rather than boozy heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 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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To that end, our brownie pudding has espresso powder and coffee liqueur in the batter to create an extra rich dessert.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Drinks lean clever and European, with unexpected influences such as the Rune Stone Cowboy, made with Rey Campero mezcal, Gilka Kümmel (a German liqueur), Alchemist Amer amaro, ginger and lime.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Your husband is correct that wine has become merely a default offering, especially as host presents.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Invented at Sazerac House in the late 19th century, the Sazerac cocktail originally consisted of French brandy (specifically Cognac), Peychaud’s Bitters (created by a New Orleans apothecary in the 1830s), sugar, and absinthe.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tequila. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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