barley-brees

variants also barley-broos
plural of barley-bree, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • There are about 20 wines by the glass, reserve bottlings in three- or five-ounce pours, along with a dozen sakes.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This can include selecting sakes from different regions, understanding production techniques and offering recommendations to diners.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Barley-brees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barley-brees. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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