mao-tai

noun

Definition of mao-tainext
as in whiskey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mao-tai
  1. whiskey
  2. gin
  3. wine
  4. malt liquor
  5. tequila
  6. vodka
  7. liqueur
  8. sake
Noun
  • In 1776, rum was the most popular spirit — whiskey would take that top spot in the 1780s — so rum would be the most on-theme liquor.
    — Brooke Barbier, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This is a great whiskey to sip neat, but the brand also recommends trying it in an Old Fashioned.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Definition of whiskey
Noun
  • The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • For a boozy drink, add a tablespoon of vodka, gin, or bourbon to each glass before pouring in punch.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of gin
Noun
  • Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Definition of malt liquor
Noun
  • Their tropical cocktails and frozen delights are easily crushable, primarily made with vodka, mezcal, rum and tequila.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Should a rider want to toast these wonders with their tequila cousins, or just get a warm meal and good night's sleep after a ride, the nearby town of Twentynine Palms is the go-to stop for those needing an oasis.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of tequila
Noun
  • For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
  • Other dishes, such as vodka sauce, zucchini cream and provolone sauce, and roasted garlic and Parmesan, are delicious options to pair with this cream-loving pasta.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of vodka
Noun
  • Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • This summery twist on the decadent Italian dessert swaps out espresso and marsala for homemade berry syrup and fruit liqueur.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of liqueur
Noun
  • Reputation Architecture, Not Visibility For Its Own Sake Visibility for its own sake is not the answer.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The broader argument for the Sky-ITV deal is that this is not consolidation for its own sake, but a necessary response to a market utterly transformed by platforms that barely existed the last time British broadcasters discussed hooking up.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of sake
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