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Recent Examples of mescal
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.
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Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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, 11 Apr. 2024
Upscale mescal has become the hip drink of sophisticated young Mexicans who wish to celebrate their national or pre-Colombian roots.
—Chantal Martineau, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
Lance Darrow was behind the bar, serving tequilas and mescal, and using talent and creativity to prepare the latest trendy mixed drinks.
—Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 9 July 2023
Diners can opt for other alcohol as well; one group recently chose to do it with a smoky mescal.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2018
The bar will feature a large selection of tequilas and mescals.
—Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
Like at Barrio, Pablo y Pablo also boasts a big agave spirits list, around 70 different mescals and tequilas.
—Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017
Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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, 11 Apr. 2024
Upscale mescal has become the hip drink of sophisticated young Mexicans who wish to celebrate their national or pre-Colombian roots.
—Chantal Martineau, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2015
Lance Darrow was behind the bar, serving tequilas and mescal, and using talent and creativity to prepare the latest trendy mixed drinks.
—Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 9 July 2023
Diners can opt for other alcohol as well; one group recently chose to do it with a smoky mescal.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2018
The bar will feature a large selection of tequilas and mescals.
—Todd A. Price, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
Like at Barrio, Pablo y Pablo also boasts a big agave spirits list, around 70 different mescals and tequilas.
—Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mescal
Noun
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The 2025 version of this series includes whiskey finished in barrels previously used to mature tequila, Bordeaux wine, Moscatel, and the subject of this review (the best of the lot, in my opinion), Amarone wine.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Where her counterparts used EDM to drown our fears in tequila and beat drops, Gaga addressed them softly, head-on, while also supplying refuge and ecstasy.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Churches, schools, stores, banks, pretty women and Christianity have reached us, and all other marks of civilization, except whiskey and lawsuits, have made their appearance in our midst.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Don't forget this year's festival combining chocolate, wine and whiskey at Main Street Station.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Others turned to bathtub distillery operations, creating gin and other liquors at home.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The View has collaborated with a couple of other New York institutions on exclusive cocktails, too: The Katz’s Martini combines gin and dry vermouth with Katz’s blend of pastrami spices, while the Whipped and Swirled plays on Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2025
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And no worries if kids will be eating the fondue; the wine or brandy that adds a wonderful umami flavor to the pot evaporates during the cooking process.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2025
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This easy dessert takes the classic combination of berries and cream and gives them an elevated flavor thanks to the brandy and sour cream.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Perennial favorite vodka had flat sales, but held steady with more than $7 billion in value.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Spindle Bar has cocktail specials: Main Squeeze frozen vodka lemonade and Love is Brewing, a chocolate caramel espresso martini.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dig in: The Tum Tugger cocktail at Lorelei combines black rum, alpine amaro, black walnuts, nutmeg and Drambuie, a liqueur made from Scotch.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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To romanticize the European-coast drink for your Galentine's Day spread, begin by adding 1/4 cup of raspberries and two ounces of elderflower liqueur to a wine glass.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Under Joseph Losey’s direction, the seedy streets of Berlin become the sunny avenues of Los Angeles, the shambling beggars become roving gangs of coiffed teenage boys, the killer’s drink changes from schnapps to bourbon, and the overall effect is a little less morally ambiguous than the original.—
Elle Carroll,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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And like Crazy Daisy, Off Piste Bar offers a solid cocktail menu, along with beer and plenty of schnapps.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Dec. 2024
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According to popular lore, George was executed by drowning in a barrel of wine.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The village band provided entertainment, and revelers enjoyed wandering around shops that remained open just for them, browsing boutiques with cocktails and glasses of wine in hand.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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