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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mescal
Noun
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The Dovetail is tequila with maraschino liqueur, grapefruit and lime juices, and a couple dashes of Peychaud’s bitters, shaken and served up.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Having built a net worth north of $80 million thanks to a sprawling business portfolio—including a luxury tequila brand Casa Del Sol, the media company Hyphenate Media Group, a stake in women’s soccer team Angel City FC, and an early investment in the multibillion-dollar John Wick franchise.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As mentioned before, this is a pricy whiskey at $600 per bottle, making it what Jack calls the most premium and limited global release in the brand’s history.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jam McClellon, of Chicago’s South Side, said the 14 students were originally divided into two groups but decided to join forces on the whiskey project.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vodka or gin would also work as an add-in.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The front room reads like an elegant chocolate shop—glass cases lined with glossy bonbons filled with citrusy orange-blossom gin or the caramel warmth of an old-fashioned.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Indian whisky brand Paul John has been releasing an annual Christmas single malt since 2018, each one a different formulation of whisky styles (peated and unpeated) and combination of casks, ranging from bourbon to sherry to brandy to wine.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Drinks include a tahini brandy milk punch, mimosas and Bloody Marys.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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His current favorite is the Pollock and Casper, the restaurant’s Gemini cocktail, a split base of gin and duck fat washed vodka, finished with saffron oil, designed to capture the duality the sign is known for.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the signature spicy rigatoni vodka is on the menu, though the gargantuan melt-in-the-mouth meatballs are not to be missed either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The peach whiskey sour mixes an Italian liqueur, bourbon, peaches, lemon juice and bitters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional tiramisu, Costco’s Tiramisu Cheesecake contains no liqueur—just coffee.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches.—
Kendra Atleework,
Longreads,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indulge in drinks such as the White Chocolate Raspberry with Tippy Cow vanilla, crème de cacao, raspberry schnapps and milk or the Tequila Romance with Exotico Blanco tequila, triple sec, lime, coconut and strawberry.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can stay in the heart of downtown in the lovely, classic rooms of Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (with a delicious daily continental breakfast and a complimentary afternoon wine hour) or, just a block away, at the upscale Hotel Healdsburg.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mescal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mescal. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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