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Recent Examples of gin
Court records show James drank up to 24 beers at a party, downed some gin and also took LSD before returning to his room at Dick’s house.
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Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Plymouth gin uses a selection of botanicals, with juniper being the most prominent.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Order a flawlessly foamy Silver Gin Fizz—gin, lemon and egg white shaken to perfection and topped with soda—or let the bartenders surprise you with a creation inspired by your favorite scents and flavors.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Martinis were made using bottles of house gin or vodka stuffed with jalapeño peppers and served in a shot glass for a dollar.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Curt Anderson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
Plymouth gin uses a selection of botanicals, with juniper being the most prominent.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Order a flawlessly foamy Silver Gin Fizz—gin, lemon and egg white shaken to perfection and topped with soda—or let the bartenders surprise you with a creation inspired by your favorite scents and flavors.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The Martinis were made using bottles of house gin or vodka stuffed with jalapeño peppers and served in a shot glass for a dollar.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gin
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The European Union’s executive commission — which handles trade issues for the 27-country bloc — is set to impose tariffs on jeans, whiskey and motorcycles on Wednesday in response to Trump’s increase in steel and aluminum tariffs.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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There are also plenty of other food and beverage vendors, including The Cabin, which offers craft cocktails and fine whiskeys.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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The menu includes a Cafe Capone (their take on an espresso martini) for $12, craft shooters like the Loaded Dice (vodka, tequila, turmeric, agave, lime and CBD) for $8, and a limited selection of beers for $5.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2025
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To reduce a next-day hangover, opt for spirits low in congeners like vodka, rum, or gin, and avoid those with high levels, such as tequila, whiskey, or cognac.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In what were deemed retaliatory moves, Beijing then launched anti-dumping probes into EU exports of pork and brandy, as well as an anti-subsidy investigation into EU dairy products.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Apple Brandy: This drink, as noted, works with almost any aged spirit, but was originally created for apple brandy.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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The festival will be headlined by legendary artists Timbaland and B.o.B, and will feature tequila tastings, local taco eateries and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, celebrity tequilas grew by 40 percent, or three times the overall category growth rate of 13 percent.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some moms might even appreciate an attractive bottle of liqueur as a gift to cherish the pleasant memories of the day.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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While imports of whiskey, liqueurs, vodka and brandy also grew, none matched tequila’s explosive rise.—
Andrew Muhammad,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Food Will tariffs kill your favorite affordable wine?—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Today, as new hotels are beginning to open here—particularly along the coast—travelers of all kinds are discovering Alentejo’s many pleasures, from its rich history and unspoiled nature to its celebrated food and wine.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 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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“Gin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gin. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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