How to Use strong drink in a Sentence

strong drink

noun
  • Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The classic mint julep is a strong drink, which mellows with time.
    — Washington Post, 2 May 2022
  • Round out the menu with seasonal salads and sides, easy desserts, and a strong drink or two.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
  • Go in a smallish group, belly up to the bar to put your name in, then order a strong drink if there's a wait.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Women are welcome now, of course, but this place specializes in strong drink and plenty of it.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 2018
  • Sparkling rosé makes a bright, bubbly mix for homemade raspberry lemonade in this not-too-strong drink.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The cheapest, strongest drinks will become a lot more expensive.
    — The Economist, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Looking for strong drinks and a light breeze without the noise of Lower Broadway?
    — Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 17 July 2025
  • For those who like a strong drink, this sipper is made with vanilla vodka, Borghetti liqueur, brandy and nitro cold brew.
    — Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
  • At Huber’s, this is an incredibly strong drink, but still a delicious one.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Time for a trip combining history, literature and strong drink.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
  • With strong drinks poured and a lively DJ, we were transported to an afternoon at a snowy version of a Mykonos club.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Crisp, affordable sparkling wine (think Prosecco) is the vacation pour of choice— keep the bottles poppin’. Bittersweet aperitifs like Campari and Aperol are the backbone of the spritz— and useful for stronger drinks too.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit, 25 Apr. 2018
  • This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality.
    — Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
    — Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Like most of us, Roach, Orji, and Ellis are embracing this unusual holiday season with the help of a strong drink.
    — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 18 Dec. 2020
  • The pop-up will sit right in the middle of the food hall and resemble VH’s renowned decor, from the tall booths to candlelight, so don something dapper and get ready for a strong drink.
    — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, 31 May 2018
  • The eclectic crowd is part of the appeal, with locals, tourists, musicians, creatives and film-industry regulars all mixed together over frozen cocktails and strong drinks.
    — Elissa Rosen, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Combined with its ample bar and strong drinks, the Newport Boulevard joint soon attracted locals from the fishing community and out-of-towners alike.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
  • Birdsong as an overall concept spiraled from Bleidorn’s desire to build a bar tucked away in San Francisco where people could drink strong drinks and eat simple dishes.
    — Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 May 2018
  • Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
  • The beverages are typically more affordable than other alcoholic drinks because their alcohol content, which is usually from 2 to 9 percent, means that they are taxed less than stronger drinks.
    — Tiffany Hsu and Hisako Ueno, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Where to après, eat, and drink For après in Whistler Village, hit Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and Grill (or GLC, as it's known to locals) for views of the mountain along with blankets and heat lamps to keep you warm, strong drinks, and some very tasty eats.
    — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2022

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