Manzanilla

noun

Man·​za·​nil·​la ˌman-zə-ˈnē-yə How to pronounce Manzanilla (audio) -ˈni-lə How to pronounce Manzanilla (audio)
: a pale very dry Spanish sherry

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After bringing a glass of an excellent Manzanilla, our waiter was quick to recommend items that had arrived fresh that day - mountain thistles braised in olive oil, confitted piquillos and fresh turbot, simply poached to preserve the fresh flavor from the sea. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The 60th Anniversary cruise will sail from Los Angeles and includes two overnight stays in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, plus visits to Loreto, Manzanilla and Mazatlán. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The trip starts with a day at sea after leaving Los Angeles, then explores the Mexican west coast with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanilla, and Acapulco. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2024 And the Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo on Mexico’s Pacific Coast will soon offer semi-private flights to the small town of Manzanilla, about 50 minutes away, as opposed to driving four hours from Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara. Paul Tumpowsky, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2023 Fino or Manzanilla sherry 1.5 oz. sweet vermouth 2 dashes orange bitters Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2023 Use Manzanilla sherry in place of the vermouth, a solution of chicken bouillon and MSG instead of brine, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil. Becky Hughes, New York Times, 13 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of manzana apple

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manzanilla was in 1843

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“Manzanilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manzanilla. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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