How to Use the drink in a Sentence

the drink

noun
  • Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the drink over the ice cube.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2024
  • John Owen is sober, too; he's been off the drink for 5 years.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Heavy cream: Adds a rich, creamy mouthfeel to the drink.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The brine adds both flavor and a thicker body to the drink.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
  • The warmth will help the drink catch fire, and a pre-warmed mug is less likely to crack.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The flaming brandy opens up the cells of the orange peel and cloves, adding its flavor to the drink.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Depending on the bar and what mixers are added to the drink, the prices can vary.
    Helen Freund and Kirby Wilson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Some balls land on the green and stick, others roll back into the drink.
    BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2023
  • Twist a grapefruit peel over the drink to release its oil.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Like the eastern borough, the drink is gray from the outside but has tasty depths.
    Kate Bettes, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
  • Release the oils from the orange zest through a flaming wood pick over the surface of the drink and serve.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Freeze the melon balls in advance to help keep the drink cold when serving.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Add a chunk of dry ice to the drink for a smoky, boiling cauldron effect.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Um, which was a tricky, tricky enough task, but then tip it into the drink bottle.
    Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The most important data point, the drink, came as a bit of a surprise.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Does everyone in the cabin need to get the drink package?
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
  • So, the drink recipe switches from corn syrup to sugar for a brief time every year.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Flame the orange peel over the drink (see note below for flaming the citrus peel).
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2024
  • Her spin on the drink has spicy, mineral, and earthy flavors.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But in this case, the drink—Corona Cero—doesn’t have any alcohol.
    Sarah Jacob, TIME, 31 May 2024
  • Both candidates have expressed their love for the drink on the campaign trail.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Prices vary depending on city, and the drink is on menus for a limited time.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 12 Sep. 2023
  • But to my delight the cold brew was mighty tasty and the cinnamon sprinkles atop the drink were a nice spiced surprise.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Jugs for the drink are also available and can be purchased at either $7 for the sweet tea or $11 for the lemonade.
    Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Toss the drink and start fresh after to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
  • All but two of the 18 large tents at the festival offer the drink through the celebration’s 16 days.
    Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
  • That wasn’t really the case, as the drink was just as sugary as a bottle of Coke or Mountain Dew.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme and 7-Eleven released versions of the drink earlier this month.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Celery salt: To season the drink with a mildly earthy flavor.
    Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Best Theater District watering hole and the drink to get?
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

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