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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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Herradura is credited with introducing the first reposado tequila in 1974 (aged between two months and a year), and the first extra anejo tequila about 20 years later (aged for more than three years).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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The tequila boom of recent years has led many celebrities and business people to enter the tequila business.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The portfolio now ranges way beyond Old No. 7, the classic Tennessee whiskey workhorse that anchors the distillery’s lineup and is one of the most popular whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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After dinner, head to The Saloon for whiskey, cocktails, line dancing, and country music.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Jan. 2025
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The fete featured a screening of the campaign film, seen below and shared to Beckham’s 88 million Instagram followers, with Golden Martinis crafted on-site by luxury gin brand Seventy One, and performances by DJs Mark Ronson and Honey Dijon.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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There are a bunch of other spirits available from Trillium as well, including gin, vodka, white rum, and two different kinds of amaro.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Her favorite spirits are gin and Armagnac (a type of brandy), and lately, she’s been into high mineral white wines and natural wines.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Where to Drink Rakia Bar Open since 2006, this convivial bar is dedicated to Serbia’s beloved brandy, called rakia.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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That puts it more in line with its Scottish and Canadian cousins, but also strips out more flavor because the mash is being distilled more like a vodka.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2025
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Travelers can tour the farm, taste fresh caviar and enjoy perfectly paired vodka and champagne.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Buy at Manly Man Co. for $74 Stella Rosa Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Liqueur For the Drinks Fan Great for winding down or with dessert, treat him to a rich and smooth liqueur crafted in Italy with real hazelnuts from the Piedmont region.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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The meaning of the clue is a little cloudier, but we’re essentially being asked for a central ingredient that appears alongside cognac in Grand Marnier liqueur — L’ORANGE, as in orange flavoring.—
Sam Corbin,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 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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There were four other Sauvignon Blanc wines in the final round.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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