How to Use proof spirit in a Sentence

proof spirit

noun
  • That matters more than ever as nonalcoholic cocktails move beyond juice blends and into zero-proof spirits that cost enough to feel like an indulgence.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • These five brands have become the backbone of most non-alcoholic cocktail programs because they’re crafted to mimic the body, heat and complexity of full-proof spirits.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
  • During the process of making vanilla extract, opened vanilla bean pods soak in a liquid (often a high-proof spirit like vodka or bourbon) to infuse it with vanilla flavor and aroma.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Bars and restaurants are stocking more non-alcoholic options than ever, and knowing which zero proof spirits to ask for can turn a flat mocktail into something that actually drinks like the real thing.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
  • Zero-proof spirit sales have jumped 22% in the last year, and the market is projected to top $1 billion by the end of 2025, according to Nielsen data.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Zero proof spirits — non-alcoholic alternatives engineered to mimic the flavor, body and ritual of the real thing — are now stocked at upscale cocktail bars, neighborhood restaurants and chain retailers alike.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • When Freezer Storage Can Affect Flavor Or Texture While freezer storage doesn't make alcohol unsafe to drink, even high-proof spirits can suffer in flavor and texture after freezing.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

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