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Recent Examples of liqueur
Berry Tiramisu Stick with the tiramisu theme, but replace the lemon with fruit liqueur and berries of your choice.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
It’s drenched in syrupy sweet cherry liqueur, balanced by bitter almond, a floral rose and jasmine blend, and finished with sandalwood for a sweet, woody dry down.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The liqueur gives it a round, supple quality, the kind of drink that’s appreciably different from a classic Old Fashioned but that scratches a similar itch, and that is, or should be, never too sweet.
Is the Godfather among the greatest cocktails ever made?
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
But know that a little goes a long way with this heady combo of Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums mixed with orange, pineapple, and lemon juices plus fruit liqueurs and falernum.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
It’s drenched in syrupy sweet cherry liqueur, balanced by bitter almond, a floral rose and jasmine blend, and finished with sandalwood for a sweet, woody dry down.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
The liqueur gives it a round, supple quality, the kind of drink that’s appreciably different from a classic Old Fashioned but that scratches a similar itch, and that is, or should be, never too sweet.
Is the Godfather among the greatest cocktails ever made?
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liqueur
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In general, beer has less ethanol than wine per ounce, and wine has less than liquors like vodka and tequila, Dr. Keyes said.—
Caroline Hopkins Legaspi,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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And don’t forget a classic Caesar cocktail to wash it all down, made with vodka, Clamato juice, and a touch of hot sauce.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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As is tradition when naming a ship, Middleton briefly spoke to a crowd of people before releasing a bottle of whiskey that was broken against the hull of HMS Glasgow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Intrepid drinkers in America are able to sample a whole lot of whiskey, if they are motivated enough.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
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After the traditional production processes, this tequila is conditioned for 21–28 days in brandy casks that previously held Oaxacan mezcal, imparting unique characteristics to the spirit.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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In the courtyard, the word moonshine was projected on a wall and visitors tasted samples of tsipouro, a type of Greek brandy.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Each month, a new gin is highlighted, inviting guests to explore unique varieties, from local London distilleries to the glaciers of Iceland.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Updated on May 14, 2025 Blush pink rhubarb pairs beautifully with gin and ginger in writer Ellen Gray’s classic all-butter crust.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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The cocktail — which is consumed in great quantities every third weekend of May — is equal parts bourbon, vodka and peach schnapps.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Marisa Capasso, Aramark’s general manager at the science center, who devised it, described it as a sweet concoction with green chartreuse, peach schnapps, maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The alleged incident took place at a nightclub in February 2023, with prosecutors claiming that the two-time Grammy winner attacked music promoter Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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Marciano pours himself a glass of straight tequila and Layla’s shock at this action tells me she’s never seen a Bravo television program.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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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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“Liqueur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liqueur. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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