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Recent Examples of schnapps
For me, the Alps were long synonymous with winter: hut-to-hut ski tours in the Italian Dolomites, shots of schnapps at après in Austria, and cozy cabins and hearty meals of fondue and raclette in Switzerland.
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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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
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
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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Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for schnapps
Noun
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Wash it all down with any of the craft cocktails; the Green Lotus is a refreshing option with lemongrass infused vodka, cucumber and tonic.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Also, Belvedere became F1's official vodka as a part of the deal.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After earning a higher score than any other American whiskey at the 2025 IWSC, that’s surely about to change.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stranahan’s ages its whiskey that way, at least before cask finishing a portion of it, and bigger brands like Jim Beam’s Clermont Steep, Bulleit, and Jack Daniel’s all do as well (the latter also gets a lengthy secondary maturation in sherry casks).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Try a Rum Runner, or add a splash of liqueur to ginger ale with a squeeze of lemon juice.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The beer garden featured both American and Serbian beers and wines, the award-winning Opolo, from Serbian vintner, Rick Quinn, and Slivovitz, Serbian plum brandy.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Apart from real estate, his Alliance Global has stakes in Emperador, the world’s biggest brandy maker, and in the Philippine franchisee of McDonald’s.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His recipe calls for muddling sweet Sun Gold tomatoes and fresh basil, plus a smidge of salt and sugar until juicy; then stirring in gin, vermouth, and ice until well-chilled.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Cutthroat 75 — named after cutthroat trout, Idaho’s official state fish — is a twist on a French 75 made with apple spirits, hard cider, lemon juice and gin botanicals.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests at the celebration were also shown sipping wine and spending time in nature, including painting on canvases as a group.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The First Friday House Band sets the tone while Café Modern serves cocktails, wine, and a special dining menu.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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After a sizeable expansion deal in 2024, the now-ten-year-old brand continues to release interesting, balanced offerings in the ultra-premium tequila sector.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The tequila daisy cocktail, served in a clay cantarito cup smudged with sumac salt, is piquant with ancho verde, mellowed with summer strawberry.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 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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“Schnapps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schnapps. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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