How to Use strong drink in a Sentence
strong drink
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That, mixed with the sweetness of the triple sec and lemon, makes for a good strong drink.
—Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 16 Jan. 2018
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For a stronger drink, add a float of dark rum to each glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a splash of maraschino juice.
—Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2017
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Women are welcome now, of course, but this place specializes in strong drink and plenty of it.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 2018
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The pop-up will sit right in the middle of the food hall and resemble VH’s renowned decor, from the tall booths to candlelight, so don something dapper and get ready for a strong drink.
—Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, 31 May 2018
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The cheapest, strongest drinks will become a lot more expensive.
—The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
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There’s a slow-cooked meal being made just about every night here, like gumbo or chili, alongside a slow-going process of the sipping of strong drinks, the telling of old stories, the entrance of strangers, the arrival of friends.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2018
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Like most of us, Roach, Orji, and Ellis are embracing this unusual holiday season with the help of a strong drink.
—Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2020
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Birdsong as an overall concept spiraled from Bleidorn’s desire to build a bar tucked away in San Francisco where people could drink strong drinks and eat simple dishes.
—Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 May 2018
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The beverages are typically more affordable than other alcoholic drinks because their alcohol content, which is usually from 2 to 9 percent, means that they are taxed less than stronger drinks.
—Tiffany Hsu and Hisako Ueno, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2018
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Open Monday through Saturday until Christmas Eve, expect strong drinks, holiday tunes, and twinkling lights, alongside elevated ‘70s-cocktail food, like weenies in barbecue sauce, meatballs in red sauce, and warm chocolate chip cookies.
—Joseph Hernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2019
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