SCHNAPPS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

schnapps

noun

Definition of schnapps

as in vodka

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Recent Examples of schnapps Guests counted as extra income—locals stopping by for schnapps, ham, beer, fish sandwiches. — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026 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 Rather, they're made with equal parts Jameson Irish whiskey, peach schnapps and sour mix, with a splash of lemon-lime soda, Foley said. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 There’s the world-weary Fundholz hoping his begging will earn him enough for a little schnapps, and Tönnchen, forever fixated on food. — Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for schnapps

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Noun

Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.

— Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vodka

Noun

Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Also on the menu, the Coco D’Amore, which uses the classic Malibu Coconut Rum combined with passion fruit liqueur, pineapple and fresh lime for a sweet, island vibe taste.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of liqueur

Noun

What’s next for Albania The things that make visiting Albania so wonderful—jaw-dropping scenery and that every restaurateur and hotelier foists their father’s homemade raki (grape brandy) on everyone, immediately—remain firmly in place.

— Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
The rum is there for body, the brandy gives an oaky texture, the orgeat a floral, nutty sweetness, and the orange thins it out and helps mask the strength.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of brandy

Noun

Downstairs, the new Genever bar centers on gin, while Mixx Bar and Lounge on the 36th floor trades on the view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
This new clip reveals what the frontman was reaching for in a close-up frame of the original, showing it to be a cocktail made with the sans alcohol gin.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gin

Noun

In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783, the son of a stern Scottish immigrant who ran a tidy import business selling wine, sugar, and hardware.

— Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wine

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This combination of reposado tequila, mezcal, and Amaro Nonino is a slow sipper that pairs well with the rich flavors on the menu.

— Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The drinks will incorporate tequila, mezcal, sotol (a tradiitional spirit) and ingredients such as coconut, lemongrass, cucumber, hibiscus, piloncillo, cacao and seasonal fruit.

— Evan Moore August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of tequila

Noun

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
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

Definition of mescal

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